Preventing Injuries with Lockout and Tagout Procedures
A 17-year-old bagger employed at his family’s grocery store was asked for ground beef by a customer. None was available, so he decided to operate the grinder, despite the fact that workers under the age of 18 are prohibited by OSHA from operating meat grinders...
Are Your Stocking Procedures A Slip Trip And Fall Hazard?
Running a retail store requires juggling multiple responsibilities, and ensuring the safety of your employees and customers is one of the most important. It only takes a split second for a customer or employee to slip on a wet floor, trip over an obstacle, fall, and...
10 Ways To Deter Shoplifting At Your Retail Store
Shoplifting is one of the oldest problems we face as a society. According to Wikipedia, stealing more than five shillings worth of goods was a crime punishable by death under the Shoplifting Act of 1699. And in 18th century Europe, many shoplifters were hanged, even...
Don’t Let Winter Safety Hazards Spoil Your Grocery Business
Like any other business, the grocery business has its own unique safety hazards. From slips, trips, and falls to food poisoning to cuts and bruises, there are numerous ways customers and employees can be injured. When winter sets in, the risks only increase,...
