Cash Handling and Opening and Closing Procedures
Cash handling
In a workplace where cash is handled you are more likely to face the threat of robbery or attack.
To reduce the risk of injury or harm, your employer should have cash handling procedures and train you in these procedures.
Procedures should cover:
removal of excess cash from the till to safe storage;
safe handling of cash in front of customers; and
delivery and deposit of money at the bank.
Opening and closing procedures
You may work in a small retail shop where you are required to open or close the shop. Your employer should have simple written procedures for opening and closing shops. This is important if the shop is isolated or you have to open and close it when the employer or other employees are around. It is safer if more than one person opens or closes the shop.
Procedures should cover checking to make sure:
there are no suspicious people or vehicles around before entering or leaving the workplace;
no one has broken in - if there are signs of break in you should be aware what action to take;
before leaving that the safe (if there is one) and all entries, exits and windows are securely locked; and
there are no unauthorised persons remaining.
 | | You should be made aware of procedures for handling cash and opening and closing and you should follow them. |
Self-Assessment Questions
Now try the self-assessment questions. Before starting the questions, be sure to enter your name exactly as you want it to appear on your certificate.
There are 16 questions and if you get 12 or more correct you can print online a WorkSafe Smart Move Certificate signed by the Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection.
