Wholesale Trade

This industry covers businesses that buy and sell finished products to other businesses. A business that sells to both the general public and other business is considered part of the wholesale trade industry when:

its premises are warehouses
it maintains significant storage facilities
it is not located or designed to attract a high proportion of walk-in customers.

Common hazards and injuries

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

body stressing
falls, slips and trips, at same level and heists
being hit by moving objects
lifting and moving heavy objects

Each workplace is different, common hazards in this industry include:

machinery and equipment, especially equipment such as forklifts and pallets
working in hot or cold environments
noise
pallet racking
working at heights
musculoskeletal disorders
hazardous chemicals
housekeeping (for example, keeping emergency exits clear)

Some solutions

Provide training and instruction in safe manual handling procedures.
Maintain good housekeeping to ensure there are no obstructions or trip hazards on floors or in store areas.
Buy the quietest equipment for the job.
Good quality anti-fatigue and anti-slip flooring will reduce the risk of falls and make work more comfortable for workers who stand for long periods
Clearly delineated pedestrian/exclusion zone