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

1. falls, slips and trips
2. being hit by moving objects
3. hitting objects with a part of the body.

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

1. machinery and equipment: workers can get hands or limbs caught in unguarded moving parts and be crushed or sustain fractures; be burned by hot surfaces or fluids; or receive an electric shock from plant that is not adequately protected or isolated
2. noise from machinery
3. body strain from repetitive movements, or from lifting, pushing or pulling heavy loads.

1. Isolate the noise: Isolate the noisy equipment in a separate work area or install barriers to enclose the noise. Hearing protectors should be your last resort as a control measure.
2. Machinery Guarding: Make sure guarding is in place on machinery so workers cannot come in contact with moving parts. If the guards need to be removed for maintenance, make sure you have a system in place for locking out the machinery, including the power, so that it can’t be accidentally turned on. Train your workers in this procedure, and make sure they follow it.
3. Instructions and training: Provide training and instruction in safe manual handling procedures.
4. House keeping: Maintain good housekeeping to ensure there are no obstructions or trip hazards on floors or in store areas..