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Those who work in the retail industry are not immune to injury. Knowing the risks and being able to identify the hazards is key to being able to prevent them. Common retail hazards include:
- Sprains, strains and cuts
Improper lifting and handling of heavy and bulky objects can lead to a variety of back, neck and shoulder strains and injuries. Poor lifting and handling procedures can also cause cuts, bruises, broken bones and hernias. It’s important that those working in retail are aware of the hazards and educated in prevention of lifting injuries. - Slips, trips and falls
Many injuries occur in the retail industry due to slips, trips and falls on slippery floors or in cluttered walkways. In Canada, approximately 60,000 workers get injured each year due to fall accidents. In most cases, slips and trips can be avoided with good housekeeping practices.
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Upcoming Events
February 28, 2012 - February 28, 2012 The Motor Safety Association's workshop will walk you through the Claims Management process, describing each party's role (employer, worker, health care provider and the WCB) from the moment the incident takes place to the return to work. |
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March 15, 2012 - March 15, 2012 |
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May 31, 2012 - June 2, 2012 WorkSafeBC is proud to host the Canadian Association for Research on Work and Health's 2012 conference. A biennial event, CARWH 2012 will focus on innovation in occupational health and safety research, bringing together research experts and research users to expand and advance the dialogue on these topics.
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