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WAREHOUSING
(Ergonomics)
INITIATIVE
Regional ergonomists will review compliance to Section 11 of the Industrial Regulation that sets
out requirements for floor or other surfaces used by a worker. Among other items, floors and
other surfaces must be kept free of:
obstructions
hazards
Obstructions can lead to:
excessive reaching for product
unsafe/unstable placement of a ladder
needless repetitive lifting
carrying where a cart could have been used
Hazards, such as bumps, cracks, or holes in the floor, can lead to:
high push/pull forces to move carts
Regional ergonomists will be focusing on the following activities:
climbing up or down a ladder
working on ladders
handling objects on ladders
access to other work surfaces
Regional ergonomists will be checking to see that measures are being taken to ensure vehicular/mobile
equipment traffic does not endanger the safety of any worker. Regional ergonomists may review:
Operator 'fit' with the equipment and controls (examine seating, reaches, access/egress)
Operator and pedestrian sightlines in the warehouse
Pedestrian and equipment traffic management processes/program
Workers wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as high visibility safety apparel
Visibility aids on equipment and in the workplace
Workplace/workstation layout as it impacts mobile equipment and pedestrian movement
Adequate lighting conditions
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