Retail & Supermarket Safety Products

The retail environment can encompass anything from a small corner shop to a huge supermarket or department store - not forgetting the associated storage facilities and car parks. 

Our extensive range of safety products make it easier to protect customers, in-store staff, and warehouse workers, as well as controlling your outdoor spaces.

plain stainless steel anti ram bollards outside a UK storefront

How to improve retail & supermarket safety

We’ve divided the retail environment into specific sections so that you can see the type of equipment you might need.

Front of store

Inside the shop or supermarket, you need to consider the safety of customers and staff alike.

Crowd control

Expanding barriers and queue systems help you to manage large numbers of shoppers, and cordon off restricted areas or hazards like spilled liquids. If you use retractable barriers, they’re easy to deploy at busy times and remove afterwards.

Slip hazards

In-store slip hazards include customers’ wet footprints and spillages of food or liquids. Entrance matting reduces the risks (and protects your floor) from dirt and moisture, while warning cones indicate danger. You should also have a spill kit and a first aid box on hand.

Security

As well as using barriers to stop customers entering staff-only areas, you can install mirrors for visibility in all areas of the store. This allows you to observe and respond to shoplifting or spot customers who need assistance.

floor matting at the entrance to a shop on a UK street
Detective-x Loss Prevention & Convex Security Mirror Indoor

Back of shop & storeroom

Whether you keep products in a stock cupboard or a large warehouse, there are various safety considerations. 

Staff safety

Anyone who loads and unloads your goods should receive full training and wear protective clothing where necessary. This might include gloves, hi-vis vests, and safety boots. Non-slip flooring and spill containment kits help to prevent accidents.

Protecting goods

In a larger storage facility, you can safeguard your products with shelving and racking protectors, and install wheel guides to help reversing HGVs align with loading docks.

Super Touch Handling Gloves Highvis
Plastic Upright Protector On Column

Car parks

Outdoor areas like customer car parks and delivery areas also need safety equipment.

Directing traffic

It’s important to control the flow of traffic to avoid congestion and protect pedestrians. Use access barriers, bollards, and speed bumps alongside clear signage and durable surface markings so that everyone knows where to go.

Protecting infrastructure

Protective guard rails and bollards keep your EV charging points, lighting columns, and signposts safe, while wheel stops and parking blocks ensure that vehicles don’t bump against infrastructure or buildings. 

Safe surfaces

Pay attention to outdoor surfaces and ensure nobody slips or trips on your car park. We supply grit bins to store grit and salt for use in the snow and ice, as well as quick pothole repair solutions to safeguard everyone’s tyres.

ridgeback wheel stopper installed to protect ev chargers
Highly Visible Yellow 100 Litre Grit Bin In A Snowy & Icy Environment

Frequently Asked Questions

What else should I do to keep the retail environment safe?

Carry out risk assessments and conduct regular safety audits, implementing improvements as quickly as possible. All staff should be trained on emergency procedures, and incident reporting protocols.

Are these products available for next-day delivery?

Yes, many of them are, including cones, retractable barriers, and mirrors. We know you want your products quickly, which is why we keep a large range in stock. 

Do you offer a discount on bulk orders?

We certainly do. Whether you’re interested in wheel stops or hi-vis vests, we offer preferential pricing when you buy in bulk.

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