This sub-sector includes nearly every type of store you'd see in a mall or on Main Street, along with the companies that supply them. So whether it's groceries or clothing, furniture or computers, beer or beer fridges, you'll find it here.
Many new workers start their first job in the Retail and Wholesale sub-sector.
Often, they have never been exposed to effective health and safety work practices. These new employees need to understand that health and safety is critical to the way they do their jobs every day. OSSA provides information, products and services to help both employers and employees in the Retail and Wholesale distribution sub-sector understand and implement effective health and safety work practices. In this section, you'll find information on OSSA consulting services , training and education , qualifying for certification , our six-step guide to setting up a basic health and safety system in your workplace, an interactive question and answer forum , and much more. So, make sure you check out our Free Downloads page as well.