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Follow on Google News | Hazards in Workplace Resolved by Retail Handling for Liquor RetailerRetail Handling Solves Liquor Retailer Hazards in Workplace, from a recent Article
By: TR Cutler Across all industries, manual handling injuries account for approximately one third of the total Lost Time Injuries/Diseases (LTI/Ds). Within the liquor retail industry the proportion is higher with manual handling accounting for half of the total LTI/Ds. An analysis of the industry’s injury data showed sales assistants in the 25-34 year age category sustain the highest number of injuries. Most of the injuries occur when lifting/handling loads and most commonly result in sprains and strains. Employees are often asked to carry out manual handling tasks, which force them to bend and twist the spine significantly when lifting cartons on to or off a racking system. Without the use of an appropriate working platform, employees’ movements are restricted, compelling the employee to adopt extreme postures and placing them at a greater risk of injury to the back. Retail Handling Solutions (www.retailhandlingsolutions.com) Retail Handling Solutions, a division of Southworth Products, was created to concentrate the practical application of ergonomics on the specific circumstances of the retail work environment. Limited space, high volumes, thin margins, packaging necessities, as well as consideration for in-store shoppers and merchandising frequently require a unique approach to optimizing the productivity and safety of these stock handling applications. Follow Southworth on Twitter at @SouthworthProd. Retail Handling Solutions www.RetailHandlingSolutions.com Alison K. Shea Market Development Manager ashea@retailhs.com (207) 317-4222 End
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