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OHS: Risk Management

Gerald Cheong (Leader) Tescelyn Tan Mar Xin En Yoen Shaw Yin Valencia Poh Jacquelyn Woo

Work Activity: Restock of Goods

Workers job responsibility: replenish empty shelves in the store when it’s half gone and during stock arrival day.

Workers had to make multiple trips to storeroom, manually carrying the load (15kg each, Replenishment of stocks can go up to 30 carton per shifts )

Source: Dreamstime

Source: Alamy

Source: Enabling Village

Dreamstime, Worker Lifting Tool Package in Hardware Shop, viewed 22 February 2017, <https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photo-worker-lifting-heavy-tool-package-hardware-shop-side-view-mature-image45150542>

Alamy, A shelf stacker replenishes stock in her TESCO Here to help t shirt, viewed 22 February 2017

<http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-shelf-stacker-replenishes-stock-in-her-tesco-here-to-help-t-shirt-19056336.html>

Enabling Village, The people make the workplace 2016, viewed 22 February 2017 <https://enablingvillage.sg/2016/08/02/the-people-make-the-workplace-two-bffs-in-a-lengkok-bahru-supermarket/>

Hazards Caused

Improper handling of heavy goods manually

Work at height (Moving goods to higher shelves)

Dreamstime, Manager carrying cases observation on worker, viewed 22 February 2017 <https://es.dreamstime.com/foto-de-archivo-cajas-que-llevan-de-observacin-del-trabajador-del-encargado-image49290111>

Building Design & Construction, Work-related illness within the building industry 2015, viewed 22 February 2017 <http://www.bdcmagazine.com/safety-sustainability-column/work-related-illness-within-the-building-industry-2263>

Smart Fortwo, Vocational training in the service sector 2012, viewed 22 February 2017, <http://www.savonanews.it/2012/03/29/leggi-notizia/argomenti/news-dal-sindacato/articolo/fisascat-apprendistato-nel-terziario-accordo-anche-con-confesercenti.html>

Getty images, Delhaize staff restock the cold fridge display at a supermarket 2010, viewed 22 February 2017 <http://www.gettyimages.com/event/delhaize-store-ahead-of-fy-earnings-97130460#delhaize-staff-restock-the-cold-fridge-display-at-a-supermarket-owned-picture-id97579778>

Safety care, Slips, Trips and Falls 2010, viewed 22 February 2017 <http://www.safetycareblog.com/2010_06_01_archive.html>

Hazard 1: Ergonomic

Improper Manual Handling of Heavy Goods

Source: Neckerman

Source: Risk Management 365

Risk Management 365, Ergonomics for Manual Material Handling 2012, viewed 22 February 2017 <http://www.riskmanagement365.com/tag/work-comp-2/page/14/>

Neckerman, Manual Handling in the Workplace 2015, viewed 22 February 2017 <https://neckerman.com/manual-handling-in-the-workplace/>

Possible injuries

Suffer cuts from sharp objects

Fractures from heavy drop load

Gradual and cumulative wear and tear of muscles and tissues will damage the musculoskeletal system, causing musculoskeletal disorder.

Source: Google, Cuts on Fingers

Source: Papamoa Pines

Source: Musculoskeletal disorder

Google, Cuts on fingers, viewed 22 February 2017 <https://www.google.com/search?sa=G&hl=en&q=cuts+on+fingers&tbm=isch&tbs=simg:CAQSlQEJP-6znWWOYX8aiQELEKjU2AQaAggCDAsQsIynCBpiCmAIAxIo1Q-SD9YPog-PD5APgAXRD5EPow_1uJa0gqiCTJKwg_1yyGNZsxiCOrIBowRVkXqIlbd2D8w812STfNXZOUw32nm4txA17ApQGf4FuUvxT7rvJMmikRupyqKkC-IAQMCxCOrv4IGgoKCAgBEgTXlYPpDA&ved=0ahUKEwih3tvRtbfSAhUDzbwKHfDOCwEQwg4IGCgA&biw=1366&bih=667#imgrc=PzpAKLwext8E0M:>

Papamoa Pines, Fracture Clinic, viewed 22 February 2017 <http://papamoapines.co.nz/our-services/service-five/>

Slideshare, Musculoskeletal Disorder 2012, Slide 5, viewed 22 February 2017 <https://www.slideshare.net/mohdnurikhwan/musculoskeletal-disorder>

Existing Risk Controls

Brief employees on Safety Work Procedures (SWP) ONCE during orientation

Paste up SWP signs inside the storeroom

Send employees for Occupational Health & Safety training course to obtain a safety certificate.

Source: Slideshare

Source: Synergo

Synergo, Training Courses, viewed 22 February 2017 <http://www.synergo.com.sg/>

Slideshare, Certificate of Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications, viewed 22 February 2017 <https://www.slideshare.net/MarcusLee18/certificate-bizsafe-level-2develop-a-risk-management-implementation-planmfcom402e1150000000199158>

Risk Rating (before)

Severity: 3

Likelihood: 3

RPN: 9 (Medium)

Musculoskeletal disorder have serious consequences to workers

May restrict their ability to undertake wide range of jobs in the future

Employees often engage with carrying of cartons, thus poor technique handling and repetitive movement may cause back strains and other injuries

The cartons can have substantial weight

Employees may choose to ignore safety procedures due to their negligence

Additional Risk Controls

1. Engineering: Place heavy goods in the middle section of the shelves

(easily accessible and obtainable)

2. Administrative: Team Lifting

(using more than 1 employee to help move heavy goods)

3. PPE: Rubber Dot Gloves (Provide a better grip to handle heavy objects)

The recommended actions will be implemented by the safety supervisor

Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 2015, Hierarchy of Controls, Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, viewed 22 February 2017, <http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/hierarchy/>

Engineering: Placement of goods

Place heavy goods in the middle section of the shelves

Aim: To make the goods easily

accessible and obtainable rather than

having goods at the very top

(minimise bending and stretching forward)

Source: Google, Restock Shelves

Google, Restock Shelves, viewed 22 February 2017 <https://www.google.com/search?sa=G&hl=en&q=restock+shelves&tbm=isch&tbs=simg:CAQSlQEJ2T38xHH4tMwaiQELEKjU2AQaAghCDAsQsIynCBpiCmAIAxIosB6hGNoesR6iGKkexRfCF7weoBDZP_10-kiizOc8q2j-mOdQ1qDmFNxowOxCeCri5NGhaRabSfD-BVGp0u8U7w-k5FX94m2t0-DTlMlAxGZAAl8p72zpXLeKbIAQMCxCOrv4IGgoKCAgBEgSADfJJDA&ved=0ahUKEwjIiebKuLfSAhWJS7wKHZJwBscQwg4IGCgA&biw=1366&bih=667#imgrc=lWwVGFHY_BYsuM>

Administrative: Team lifting

Use more than 1 employee to help lift & move heavy goods

Aim: Reason is to balance and lessen the weight with two person carrying the goods thus to prevent injuries

Source: Kantola, Proper Lifting Techniques

Kantola, Proper Lifting Techniques, viewed 22 February 2017 <https://www.kantola.com/Proper-Lifting-Techniques-PDPD-333-K.aspx>

PPE: Gloves

Rubber Dot Gloves (better grip to handle heavy objects)

Source: Stock Unlimited

Source: Alibaba

Stock Unlimited, Warehouse worker wearing gloves carrying boxes near loading dock doors, viewed 22 February 2017 <http://www.stockunlimited.com/image/warehouse-worker-wearing-gloves-carrying-boxes-near-loading-dock-doors_1891337.html>

Alibaba, Protective double sided dotted gloves for hand safety, viewed 22 February 2017 <https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/protective-double-sided-dotted-gloves-for_60170286494.html>

Risk Rating (after)

Severity: 3 (Moderate) - Consequences of injury remain the same

Likelihood: Reduce from 3 to 1 - Employees are provided with safer equipment to work with (i.e. rubber dot gloves) - Team lifting system and better placement of heavy goods

	Risk Rating (before)	Risk Rating (after)
Severity	3	3
Likelihood	3	1
RPN	9 (Medium)	3 (Low)

Hazard 2: Physical - Work at Height

Source: Safety Care

Source: Google, Work at Height in Supermarket

Safety care, Slips, Trips and Falls 2010, viewed 22 February 2017 <http://www.safetycareblog.com/2010_06_01_archive.html>

Google, Work at Height in Supermarket, viewed 22 February 2017 <https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=work+at+height&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjmmsHOvbfSAhXGbbwKHaL_AD8Q_AUIBigB#tbm=isch&q=work+at+height+accident+in+supermarket&*&imgrc=lvpvqg6UZhiQ3M>

Possible injuries

Workers suffer from back strain and sprains when they move goods to higher shelves

Fall from height may result in multiple fractures

Source: calcanealfracture

Source Chiropractic Family Health Center:

Chiropractic Family Health Center, Back Strain, viewed 22 February 2017 <http://www.backpainmanhattan.com/back_pain.cfm> Calcanealfracture, Fracture, viewed 22 February 2017 <https://videos.files.wordpress.com/6ZpSnXTw/bc3b6hler-angle_dvd.original.jpg?w=648&h=414>

Existing Risk Controls

Brief employees on safety issues ONCE during orientation

Send employees for Work Safety training

Buddy system (Another employee help to hold the ladder to keep it stable)

Source: Emaze

Source: Arbill

Arbill, Work Safety Training, Viewed 27 February 2017 <https://www.emaze.com/@AQOIZOL/BIPOLAR> Emaze, Buddy System, Viewed 27 February 2017 <http://www.arbill.com/arbill-safety-blog/bid/183744/Why-Ongoing-Safety-Training-Is-Imperative-To-Workplace-Safety>

Risk Rating (before)

Severity: 3

Likelihood: 3

RPN: 9 (Medium)

Falling from height leads to serious injuries such as strain, sprain, fracture leading to disability

Factors contributing to fall from height include faulty equipment such as ladders or human factors like negligence

Fast work pace can be a factor especially employee working in supermarket, as they might feel rushed and work at a faster than normal work pace, thus risk getting injured

Additional Risk Controls

Engineering: Mobile platform step ladder

(safety guardrail & anti-slip platform)

Administrative: Weekly inspection and maintenance of ladders

PPE: Non-slip footwear

The recommended actions will be implemented by the safety supervisor

Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Engineering: Mobile Platform Step Ladder

Instead of using a regular ladder, we can use a mobile platform step ladder instead, as it can be moved around easily while having a guard rail and anti-slip platform for protection. Furthermore, it is more stable due to its heavy base.

Aim: The guardrail and anti-slip platform prevents user from falling off the ladder.

Guardrail

Anti-slip Platform

Wheels

Source: Ladders2GO

Ladders2GO 2017, Mobile Platform Step Ladder, Ladders2GO, viewed on 1 March 2017, <https://ladders2go.com.au/industrial-order-picker-ladders/54-trade-persons-platform-step.html>

Administrative: Weekly inspection and maintenance of ladders

Inspect ladders weekly and send for maintenance if required.

Aim: Ensure equipment are safe to use to ensure employees are working in a conducive environment.

Source: Ladderstore

Ladderstore 2017, Ladderstore Ladder Inspection Service, Ladderstore, viewed on 1 March 2017, <http://www.ladderstore.com/ladderstore-ladder-inspection-service.html>

PPE: Non-slip footwear

Provide slip resistant footwear for employees

Aim: The slip resistant material on the sole will reduce the likelihood employees falling off the ladder if it’s slippery

Source: Protective Insurance Company

Protective Insurance Company 2016, Slip Resistant Shoe Program, Protective Insurance Company, viewed 22 February 2017, <https://www.protectiveinsurance.com/loss-prevention/services-programs/slip-resistant-shoe-program>

Risk Rating (after)

Severity: 3 (Moderate) - Consequences of injury remain the same

Likelihood: Reduce from 3 to 1 - Employees are provided with safer equipment to work in (i.e. Step-platform ladder and anti-slip footwear) - Increase building a safer environment

	Risk Rating (before)	Risk Rating (after)
Severity	3	3
Likelihood	3	1
RPN	9 (Medium)	3 (Low)

References

Alamy, A shelf stacker replenishes stock in her TESCO Here to help t shirt, viewed 22 February 2017

<http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-shelf-stacker-replenishes-stock-in-her-tesco-here-to-help-t-shirt-19056336.html>

Alibaba, Protective double sided dotted gloves for hand safety, viewed 22 February 2017 <https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/protective-double-sided-dotted-gloves-for_60170286494.html>

Arbill, Work Safety Training, Viewed 27 February 2017 <https://www.emaze.com/@AQOIZOL/BIPOLAR>

Chiropractic Family Health Center, Back Strain, viewed 22 February 2017 <http://www.backpainmanhattan.com/back_pain.cfm>

Calcanealfracture, Fracture, viewed 22 February 2017 <https://videos.files.wordpress.com/6ZpSnXTw/bc3b6hler-angle_dvd.original.jpg?w=648&h=414>

Dreamstime, Manager carrying cases observation on worker, viewed 22 February 2017 <https://es.dreamstime.com/foto-de-archivo-cajas-que-llevan-de-observacin-del-trabajador-del-encargado-image49290111>

Emaze, Buddy System, Viewed 27 February 2017 <http://www.arbill.com/arbill-safety-blog/bid/183744/Why-Ongoing-Safety-Training-Is-Imperative-To-Workplace-Safety>

Kantola, Proper Lifting Techniques, viewed 22 February 2017 <https://www.kantola.com/Proper-Lifting-Techniques-PDPD-333-K.aspx>

Ladders2GO 2017, Mobile Platform Step Ladder, Ladders2GO, viewed on 1 March 2017, <https://ladders2go.com.au/industrial-order-picker-ladders/54-trade-persons-platform-step.html>

Ladderstore 2017, Ladderstore Ladder Inspection Service, Ladderstore, viewed on 1 March 2017, <http://www.ladderstore.com/ladderstore-ladder-inspection-service.html>

Neckerman, Manual Handling in the Workplace 2015, viewed 22 February 2017 <https://neckerman.com/manual-handling-in-the-workplace/>

Pinterest, Back Strain, viewed 22 February 2017 <https://www.pinterest.com/pin/282389839110433750/>

Risk Management 365, Ergonomics for Manual Material Handling 2012, viewed 22 February 2017 <http://www.riskmanagement365.com/tag/work-comp-2/page/14/>

Safety care, Slips, Trips and Falls 2010, viewed 22 February 2017 <http://www.safetycareblog.com/2010_06_01_archive.html>

Synergo, Training Courses, viewed 22 February 2017 <http://www.synergo.com.sg/>