Retail Accident Prevention

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Slips, Trips And Falls Are The #1 Cause Of Retail Employee Injuries

Retail workers are subject to an environment where exposure to spills, high volumes of traffic, uneven floors, cluttered aisles and elevated shelves are common. According to HSE.gov.uk 2,100 retail staff were injured while working from 2020 to 2021.

There are many risks that retail staff are exposed to daily. The most common are:

• Slip, trips and fall accidents,
• Musculoskeletal injuries, such as back pain.

There are a variety of reasons why supermarket, grocery, food retailers to convenience and clothing retail employees may be injured on the job. These include:

• Working in high-pressure environments
• Employer negligence, such as failing to provide adequate safety equipment or training
• Employees are often on their feet for long periods of time, which can lead to fatigue or musculoskeletal disorders
• Wearing ill-fitting or inappropriate footwear
• Working in an environment with slippery or uneven surfaces
• Not following safety procedures or protocols, and more.

There are a few things that employers can do to reduce the risk of foot injuries in the retail industry:

• Firstly, they can make sure that employees have adequate rest breaks and are not on their feet for excessively long periods of time.
• Additionally, they can provide employees with appropriate footwear that is comfortable and supports the feet, avoiding trips, falls and back issues.
• Finally, employers can create a safe working environment by reducing potential hazards and ensuring that floors are kept clean and dry.