Knife and Meat Slicer Safety in Grocery Stores
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that there were 4.1 cases of injury or illness per 100 full-time workers at food and beverage stores in 2019. There were also 54 fatalities, up from 42 fatalities in 2018. Not all of these incidents involve cutting instruments, but...
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...
