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Top 10 Risks Identified
The top ten risks that were identified for for the grocery store sector
are listed below.
1
Musculoskeletal disorders from handling product
2
Slips, trips (general)
3
Lacerations from equipment (deli slicer, band saw, bread slicer, etc.)
4
Workplace stress leading to mental harm
5
Workplace harassment
6
Struck-by products (back room, receiving)
7
Fall from ladder (A-frame, extension, 3-step)
8
Workplace violence (assault, robbery)
9
Slip, fall from continuous ice build up from freezers
10
Lacerations from hand tools (knives, box cutters, shears, etc.)
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"It was a very interactive process and provided a safe
place to say anything, with no judgement. It's so much
more productive and engaging than a lecture. It was
interesting to get the MLITSD representative's thoughts
and perspectives on certain ideas."
—Brittany Marchese, Sobeys worker representative
