Ergonomic Solutions for Retailers

Developed by: NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)

Description: This booklet was designed for retailers and safety experts to prevent manual material handling (MMH) injuries in retail workplaces. Solutions suggested include spring-loaded tables, conveyors, pallet jacks, hand carts, air hoists, stocking carts. Instructions and illustrations describe how to apply equipment in grocery stores or workplaces with similar shelf stocking demands. References and additional resources are provided at the end of the document.

Keywords: retail, grocery, shelf, restocking, manual materials handling, MMH, lifting, carrying, equipment, tools, assist, cart, hoist, tables