Question

At Beta Distribution Center, a worker was injured when she tried to remove items from a shelf and knocked a heavy box onto her foot. A week later, some posters stored in tubes rolled off another shelf and into an aisle. A second worker tripped over a tube and fell. Which of the following measures would best prevent this type of safety problem at Beta?

A.
Give workers protective equipment to use when handling spills.

B.
Train workers to lift with the legs and avoid twisting.

C.
Teach procedures for stacking items in straight, even loads.

D.
Mark dock edges with warnings.

Answer 1

B. Train workers to lift with the legs and avoid twisting.