Grocery Retail Root Cause Analysis Results
Explore the findings of the collaborative risk assessment and root cause analysis identifying key causal factors behind MSDs from manual product handling in grocery retail.
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Whitepaper | The Hidden Risk: How Poor Training Causes Injuries in Ontario Grocery Stores
Industry workers and supervisors identify top causes of MSDs from manual product handling, guiding best practices to reduce grocery retail’s leading safety risk.
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Grocery Retail Sector Root Cause Analysis MSDs from Manual Material Handling
Access best practices and recommended resources to address musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) hazards during routine work.
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Top 10: Causes of MSDs in Grocery Stores
Discover the top 10 causes of musculoskeletal disorders in grocery stores and learn how to reduce injury risks when manually handling products. Insights from workers, supervisors, and employers.
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Safety Connection | MLITSD Retail Ergonomics Campaign
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) specialized services is conducting an Ergonomics campaign in the retail sector from April 1st, 2025, to March 31st, 2026.
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Manual Material Handling on Ladders: Risk Identification Checklist
This checklist provides guidelines for safely using and handling objects on ladders and step stools to prevent falls and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace.
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Retail inspections for MSD hazards on now: What you need to know
A new inspection campaign from the MLITSD focuses on retail workplaces, ensuring they protect workers from MSD injuries. Find out what to expect and how to prepare.
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Health and safety can save your hotel money and time: Your path to stability in uncertain times
Learn how investing in safety during economic uncertainty can save costs, improve efficiency, boost employee morale, and enhance retention. Get actionable strategies to keep your business thriving.
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Proper Lighting in Industrial Work Environments
This guide highlights relevant legislation for workplace lighting requirements and provides tips on improving lighting systems to prevent incidents.
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Lighting Risk Identification Checklist
Use this checklist to identify risks in your workplace’s lighting system. Address the identified risks using the guide for Proper Lighting in Industrial Work Environments.
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8 ways to protect employees from cuts and lacerations at work
Cuts and lacerations continue to injure workers in across industries. Find out how to improve health and safety around sharp tools, equipment, and machines while improving your bottom line.
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5 ways to reduce vehicle struck-by risks: Lessons learned from a tragedy
Workers in parking lots are at high risk of being struck by a vehicle. Learn how to put the right systems in place to protect your workers.
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Working outdoors in winter: 7 ways to do it safely
Working on the farm outdoors this winter? Use these 7 tips to understand the risks of working in the cold and how to recognize the warning signs of cold stress.
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Incident investigation vs debrief? How they differ and why both matter
Witnessing a traumatic incident at work can affect employees’ mental and physical health, as well as their work performance. How can you help them?
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Small Biz Safety Podcast Episode 40 | Respond to crime and violence in your retail business
In this episode learn tips on how you can protect your workplace and team with a new comprehensive guide on retail safety.
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What is harming grocery store workers? Ontario grocery stores take action to address worker safety
Learn how grocery store insiders collaborated with WSPS to identify the top health and safety risks for workers in this busy sector.
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Do your workplace supervisors understand their role? 'Due diligence' explained
Do your supervisors understand their legal responsibilities? Do they know the expectation of due diligence? Find out how to set them up for success.
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Top risks in grocery stores: Protect your workplace and team with these safety resources
In a recent study, WSPS and the grocery industry identified the top safety hazards in the sector. Find out what these risks are and how you can protect your business.
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Top Risks Affecting Grocery Store Workers an Infographic
Top 10 Health & Safety Risks for workers in the Grocery Store sector.
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Grocery Stores Risk Assessment Results
Examine the findings and details of the comprehensive risk assessment process conducted with grocery store workers, supervisors and employers.
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