Top risks to grocery worker safety identified

Front-line workers and supervisors of the grocery industry have identified their top health and safety risks by conducting an integrated risk assessment.

Topping the list were musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which won’t surprise many; however, three psychological safety risks identified in the top 10 might.

An infographic of the top 10 risks is available and a toolkit of resources has been developed to help grocery retailers mitigate the top health and safety risks.

Investigating the root causes

Later this year the group will examine the root causes that lead to the development of MSDs among grocery workers. The outcomes of this exercise will help shape tailored solutions for the grocery store sector, aimed at decreasing this type of injury among its workers.

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Published: January 9, 2025