1. Reactive vs. Proactive Culture
Production valued over safety, leading workers
to rush & take shortcuts to meet demands.
2. Inadequate Internal Responsibility
System (IRS)
Lack of leadership buy-in & under reporting
of hazards and unsafe behaviours by workers.
3. Not Following Procedures
Lack of awareness/understanding of workplace
hazards and procedures.
4. Slippery Walking Surfaces
Product spills, condensation, leaking equipment,
weather intrusion.
TOP 5 ROOT CAUSES:
Slips, Trips & Falls
Learn more about industry-connected risks, root causes and recommended
solutions at WSPS Food & Beverage Wholesale Distribution Resource page.
130-CAV-01-IGDO
WSPS.CA
5. Fear/Intimidation
Workers fear reprisals or embarrassment
for reporting health & safety concerns.
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.
