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Musculoskeletal Disorders (cont'd)
Having effective controls in place to address
manual material handling can eliminate or
reduce the hazards and can help grocery
stores perform at optimal levels.
Information Resources
WSPS Ergonomics & MSDs Resource Hub
Ergonomics in the workplace: understanding the law in Ontario
MSD Hazards Checklist
Hazard Control: Safe Lifting for Workers
Hazard Control: Safe Lifting for Supervisors
Hazard Control: Safe Lifting for Employers
Safe Lifting Observer's Checklist – Participant Resource
MSD Risk Assessment Checklist
Quick Safety Tips: How can workers identify lifting hazards?
(video)
Quick Safety Tips: What should workers know about safe
lifting? (video)
Quick Safety Tips: What should workers know about lifting
awkward, heavy, or unusual objects safely? (video)
Slips, Trips and Falls (General)
Slips, trips, and falls can happen in any workplace
and may result in sprains, strains, bruises, broken
bones, back injuries, concussions, contusions,
abrasions, and lacerations. Such disabling injuries
can significantly impact the worker's ability to do
their job.
A well-designed workplace combined with
effective workplans, policies and programs lead
to the prevention of slips, trips, and falls. A
robust housekeeping program, including prompt
clean-up of spills and maintaining obstruction-
free walkways can be an important means to
mitigate the risk. Involving key stakeholders,
including affected workers, can go a long way
to ensure safe conditions and practices are
developed, applied, and maintained.
Slipping hazards in walk-in freezers are a safety
concern due to the accumulation of ice, frost,
and condensation on the floors. These conditions
can create slippery surfaces, increasing the risk
of falls and injuries. It is essential to maintain a
clean and dry environment by regularly removing
ice buildup and using floor squeegees to direct
water into drains.
Consulting
Falls Prevention
Building Blocks – Housekeeping
Training
Preventing Falls from Slips & Trips (e-Course)
Information Resources
WSPS Slips, Trips & Falls Resource Hub
Preventing slips, trips and falls in the workplace – Ontario
Resource
Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace –
WorkSafeBC Booklet
Workplace slips, trips and falls
Walking and Working Surfaces
Good Housekeeping at Work
Housekeeping/Preventive Maintenance
Job Aid – Walk-In Fridges and Freezers
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