Workers in this industry are likely to be injured at work due to:

1. body stressing
2. falls, slips and trips
3. Ventilation
4. Manual handling
5. Workstations and breaks away from the screen
6. Bullying and Harassment
7. mental stress.

Common hazards that workers in this industry are exposed to include:

1. sedentary work.
2. alcohol and other drugs
3. fatigue

1. Instructions & training: Provide training and instruction in safe manual handling procedures.
2. House keeping: Maintain good housekeeping to ensure there are no obstructions or trip hazards on floors or in store areas.
3. Work schedules: Set realistic work schedules and deadlines.
4. Encourage a standing friendly work culture: Encourage standing in meetings, when reading documents or taking phone calls; invest in height-adjustable desks, use stairs instead of lifts.