CASE STUDY – LADDER SAFETY – RETAIL
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5. Success Factors and Challenges
The company experienced the following successes:
Incidents related to ladders and manual materials handling decreased.
Employees felt less rushed during peak times.
The redesign of the stockroom made it easier for employees to access stock and they were
able to retrieve items faster.
The company experienced the following challenges:
Lack of buy-in from all parties.
Difficulty enforcing proper work practices at first, however once employees got used to the
new work practice compliance increased.
There were some complaints about moving the rolling stairs/platform however the company
changed the wheels which made it easier to move. The wheels also locked to ensure stability
when ascending and descending.
6. Transferability
The company has decided this process is applicable all other locations.
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