Cash handling

In a workplace where cash is handled the threat of robbery or attack is more likely. To reduce the risk a person conducting a business or undertaking should develop and train workers in cash handling procedures.

Procedures for managing cash safely could include:

• ensuring the point of sale worker is visible from the outside of the workplace;
• encouraging cashless purchasing (for example credit cards or EFTPOS);
• ways of making cash less visible or less accessible;
• handling cash in front of customers;
• only opening the cash drawer when in use;
• installing an audible device to indicate opening of the cash drawer;
• removal of cash from the till;
• displaying signs where they can be clearly seen informing customers of 'no cash kept on premises' or limited cash holdings;
• storing excess cash in a safe;
• counting cash in a secure room;
• taking money to the bank and the route to be taken; and,
• using a bank that is close to the workplace and making frequent, random deposits.