1. Customer-driven Culture
Rushing to meet business demands &
performance-based objectives.
2. Inadequate Leadership Commitment
Production valued over safety, leading to an
inadequate Internal Responsibility System (IRS).
3. Lack of/Inadequate Training for
Operators & Pedestrians
High turnover of staff, lack of resources or
understanding of training requirements.
4. Unfit for Work
Fatigue, substance use/abuse, distraction, poor
mental health.
TOP 5 ROOT CAUSES:
Mechanical Material
Handling in Warehouses
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5. Lack of Enforcement
Inadequate supervision, knowledge of hazards/
procedures, rushing to meet production demands.
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Learn more about industry-connected risks, root causes and recommended
solutions at WSPS Food & Beverage Wholesale Distribution Resource page.
WSPS worked with stakeholders in the Food & Beverage Wholesale Distribution
industry to identify top root causes of two additional risks based on the risk
assessment completed in Fall 2023.
