Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores

U.S. Department of Labor

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Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores

OSHA 3192-05N 2004

Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders

Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders

U.S. Department of Labor Elaine L. Chao, Secretary

U.S. Department of Labor

Occupational Safety and Health Administration John L. Henshaw, Assistant Secretary

OSHA 3192-06N 2004

Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores

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Executive Summary Introduction A Process for Protecting Workers Provide Management Support Involve Employees Identify Problems Implement Solutions Address Reports of Injuries Figure 1. Checklist for Identifying Potential Ergonomics Risk Factors by Workplace Activity Figure 2. Checklist for Identifying Potential JobSpecific Ergonomics Concerns Provide Training Evaluate Progress Implementing Solutions Storewide Ergonomic Solutions Front End (Checkout, Bagging and Carryout) Stocking Bakery Meat and Deli Produce Additional Sources of Information References 3 5 7 7 7 7 8 8

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Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores

Executive Summary

OSHA’s Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores provide practical recommendations to help grocery store employers and employees reduce the number and severity of injuries in their workplaces. Many of the workrelated injuries and illnesses experienced by grocery store workers are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), such as back injuries and sprains or strains that may develop from various factors, including lifting, repetitive motion disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, or injuries resulting from overexertion. MSDs may also be caused partly or wholly by factors outside of work. More remains to be learned about the relationship between workplace activities and the development of MSDs. However, OSHA believes that the experiences of many...