As the threat of robbery for cash handling businesses always increases over the Christmas and New Year period, this is the perfect time for Clubs to ensure they have clear policies and procedures in place and that staff understand how they should conduct themselves during a robbery, not only to ensure the safety of the staff but of your members and customers. 

This has been reiterated today with the news that a Hobsonville RSA staff member was brutally attacked during a robbery, click here to view the stuff.co.nz article on the attack.

The Department of Labour have released an updated version of their guidelines for the safety of staff from the threat of robbery which can be downloaded by  clicking here 220.12 Kb.  In the guidelines you will find practical guidance in devising policies and procedures to deter potential robbers and advice on how to minimise the effects of a robbery on staff.

For more information on the guidelines, or on your obligations under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 please contact the Department of Labour 0800 20 90 20 or visit their website www.dol.govt.nz