In a retail deli, an associate might have to _ slicers and knives, _ boxes and _ behind the counter at the client's service.

So, as a Deli Associate, you are expected to move some boxes around, stand all day by the counter and cut some packages open. That makes it crucial to assess if these everyday tasks offer risks to your health or safety. Ask yourself and your co-workers the following questions: ■ Are knives kept sharp? ■ Are counter heights and widths appropriate for employees? ■ Are scales, slicers, etc., positioned so that work can be performed at about elbow height? ■ Are routine job tasks performed without holding hands/wrists in a bent or twisted position? ■ Are box weights within the lifting ability of employees? ■ Are tool handles the right size (not too large or too small) for the worker?

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You are a vital source of information about workplace hazards. You help identify threats and solve problems. So set off alarm bells if the answer to any of the questions above is 'no'. Source:The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Guidelines for Retail and Grocery Stores

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