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9 | 310-BZN-01-ISDO Risk Assessment Workshop In October 2024, a risk assessment workshop was facilitated to determine the top health and safety risks within the industry. Top 10 risks as identified by the industry subject matter experts: CLICK HERE FOR FULL RESULTS OF THE RISK ASSESSMENT Rank # Category Event (Situation/Condition) that could result in Injury or Illness OR What could keep you up at night? Overall Risk RISK (L x C) L sd(L) C sd(C) 1 People Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) from handling product 4.80 0.44 3.05 0.71 14.64 2 Environment Slip, trip (general) 4.55 0.53 3.05 0.71 13.88 3 Tools & Machines Lacerations from equipment (deli slicer, band saw, bread slicer, etc.) 3.88 0.78 3.33 0.50 12.88 4 People Workplace stress leading to mental health harm 4.38 0.87 2.93 0.78 12.80 5 People Workplace harassment 4.43 0.73 2.50 1.01 11.06 6 Tools & Machines Struck by products (back room, receiving) 3.18 0.83 3.35 1.00 10.64 7 Tools & Machines Fall from ladder (A-frame, extension, >3 steps) 2.93 0.78 3.55 0.53 10.38 8 People Workplace violence (assault, robbery) 3.45 0.88 3.00 0.87 10.35 9 Environment Slip, fall from continuous ice buildup from freezers 3.13 0.60 3.13 0.78 9.77 10 Tools & Machines Lacerations from hand tools (knives, box cutters, shears, etc.) 4.30 0.71 2.23 0.44 9.57