Are you a jewelry store manager?
In search of a health and safety risk assessment tailored to your activity?
Do you need a pre-filled assessment to save you hours of work?
Want to be in compliance with safety regulations?
 
Our Health and Safety Risk Assessment is designed to meet your needs with:
→ A professional risk assessment totally specific to jewelers.
→ A professional risk assessment dedicated to jewelry store.
→ Risk prevention proposals dedicated to jewelers.
→ The integration of risks linked to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
 
All this in an easily editable Excel format, allowing you to make personalized updates on your own.
 
FEATURES OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT 
 
This 5-page Excel file includes:
A Cover Page
A Company Information page
A presentation of the Risk Assessment Methodology used.
An occupational risks assessment tailored to your sector of activity.
A risk prevention schedule with all the different safety measures.

It contains 22 occupational risk situations classified into 4 work units:
Customer Sales
Repair shop
Receiving / Storage of goods
On the premises
 
☑ Complies with the employer's obligation to assess risks
(Regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999)
☑ Adheres to the General Principles of Prevention
(Schedule 1 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999)
☑ Takes into account good practice and pitfalls in risk assessment
(Report RR151 from the Health and Safety Executive)
 
EXCERPTS FROM THE HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT 
 
The danger of robbery with physical threats: Jewelers are susceptible to robbery because of the value of the jewels in their stores. During these robberies, they are subjected to threats and even physical violence. For jewelers, the risk of robbery is present all year round. However, two times of the day are particularly at risk: opening time in the morning and closing time in the evening. The main damage is to psychological health (stress, anxiety, deterioration in the working environment, depression), and even to physical health in the event of an attack (haematomas, wounds, fractures, etc.). To prevent the risk of robbery, it is important to install video surveillance, to ensure the presence of at least two people at the opening and closing of the business, and to limit the cash float (payment by credit card, regular withdrawal of funds). In the event of an attack, colleagues and management must provide psychological support for the victim. There must also be a systematic filing of complaints and dialogue with staff to provide new means of prevention.
 
Danger due to postural constraints: Jewellery-making involves significant postural constraints at the workstation: prolonged standing posture, trampling in a confined space. The risk is present all year round. It is increased by the size of the workspace (the smaller the space, the more trampling), and the cumulative working time. Postural constraints lead to osteo-articular pathologies: heavy legs, varicose veins, edema of the lower limbs. To reduce postural stress in the workplace, we recommend taking breaks during the day and taking advantage of them to walk outdoors. If the workforce allows it, rotating tasks (sales/repairs) can also help reduce risks by changing work postures.
 
The danger of precision work with magnifying glasses: Jewellery repair requires precision work, which is why jewellers use magnifying glasses. The risk is present when using magnifying glasses for jewelry repair, all year round. Possible damage is fatigue of the eye muscles after prolonged exertion. This can lead to blurred vision, stinging and reddening of the eyes, watery eyes, blinking and headaches.
 
The danger of falling on the same level: Jewelry store floors can be slippery, wet and, more rarely, cluttered, generating the risk of falling on the same level. The risk is proportional to how cluttered, clean and damp the floor is. Possible injuries include wounds, bruises, fractures, loss of consciousness and head trauma. Wear good quality non-slip footwear.
 
Danger of using ultrasonic baths: Jewelry is cleaned using ultrasonic baths. These ultrasonic waves, inaudible to most people, are not without consequences for the ear and human health.
 
 
A GUARANTEE OF THE QUALITY OF OUR HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT 
_ We're registered as Professional Risk Prevention Consultants.
_ Our team comprises graduate safety engineers.
_ Our documents are routinely checked by safety inspectors.
_ We frequently update our Occupational Risk Assessments.
 
RESOURCES 
_ "Jewellers Security" by Pro-Guard Security.