Even though forklifts, pallet jacks, and other mechanical lifting devices are made available, employees will occasionally be required to manually move product from one location to another. These are common hazards:
• Neck and shoulder strains and low back injuries;
• Foot and ankle injuries;
• Slips and falls;
• Injuries caused by being struck with an object; and
• Strains due to reaching into low areas.
Controls include:
• Keeping aisles clear so employees can move material without hitting equipment or personnel;
• Using hand carts and dollies whenever other mechanical equipment cannot be used;
• Providing industrial stairs so employees don’t climb shelving or use other make-shift items as stairs;
• Monitoring stacking heights and inspecting the stability of the stacked product;
• Staging grab bars or hooks so employees can slide products closer to the safe lifting zone; and
• Conducting employee safety training on lifting and material handling.
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