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The Executing Point-Of-Sale Operations Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Unsafe work environment
- Unclear workspace layout
- 2. Power up POS system
- Electrical hazards
- Incorrect operation
- 3. Accessing POS software
- Cyber security threats
- Unauthorized access
- 4. Product scanning
- Repetitive motion injury
- Incorrect pricing
- 5. Cash handling
- Robbery or theft
- Miscounting of cash
- 6. Card/EFTPOS Handling
- Fraud
- Device malfunction
- 7. Print and Provide Receipts
- Paper cut
- Queue buildup
- 8. End of day closing
- Working Alone In Isolation
- Fatigue from long hours
- 9. Cleaning POS Area
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals
- 10. Equipment Maintenance
- Exposing internal electrical components
- Excessive bending or reaching
- 11. Staff Training
- Misunderstanding
- Poor training methods
- 12. Upgrading POS Software
- Data loss
- Software crashes
- 13. Stock Check/Inventory
- Overlifting
- Incorrect data input
- 14. Customer Complain Handling
- Verbal assault
- Unresolved complaints
- 15. Restock Merchandise
- Musculoskeletal strain
- Falling objects
- 16. Trading Hours
- Fatigue
- Stress from high customer demand
- 17. Security Surveillance
- Violations of privacy laws
- Inadequate monitoring
- 18. Emergency Procedures
- Lack of awareness
- Insufficient training
- 19. Regular Breaks
- Mental fatigue
- Decreased productivity
- 20. Dealing with Difficult Customers
- Verbal or physical abuse
- Poor reputation to company