375-BWS-01-ISOT | DEC 2024
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Musculoskeletal
Disorders
(MSDs)
Awkward postures and
frequent handling when
stocking shelves or
scanning items
TOP RISKS
Affecting Grocery Store Workers
Lacerations
• Contact with sharp equipment
such as the deli slicer during
regular operation
• Contact with hand tools
such as knives or
box cutters
Struck by Objects
Product falling onto workers,
from unsecured loads in the
receiving area, or from the
backroom shelves and
storage racks
Industry-focused, Results-driven
In October 2024, workers, supervisors and employers
from Ontario's grocery store industry, in collaboration
with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services, identified
the top health and safety risks.
Raising awareness of risks and promoting and following safety protocols makes
workplaces safer. Connect with us to learn more about the industry-identified risks
and recommended solutions.
Learn more at Top 10 Risks in the Grocery Store Industry | WSPS
Slips
and Trips
• General walking surface
conditions, obstructions or
product spills
• Continuous ice buildup in or
near freezers due to freezer
doors left open or equipment
malfunction
Psychosocial
Risks
• Workplace Stress -
factors like excessive
workload or poor
work-life balance
• Workplace Harassment –
any unwanted behaviour such
as intimidation or bullying
• Workplace Violence -
physical assaults or threats
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