In the past few years, there has been a weird phenomenon. Even though a majority of industries are reporting lower injury rates year over year, or at bare minimum small increases, the retail sector is seeing a stark increase yearly.
In the years 2017 and 2018 the private industry sector increased from 89.4 injuries per 10,000 workers, to 89.7 injuries per 10,000 workers (injuries resulting in missed days of work). That increase is minimal in a sample size that large. But, the retail industry jumped from an average of 101.4 injuries per 10,000 workers, to 107.6 injuries per 10,000 workers. That is a whopping 6.11% year of year increase in the retail sector, with only a slight 0.34% increase in the rest of private industry.
The majority of injuries we see reported in the retail sector that have caused missed days of work involve; sprains, strains, and tears. In 2018 38.4 workers per 10,000 missed days of work due to this specific injury. Another 16.1 workers per 10,000 reported missed days of work due to soreness and pain. Many of these reported injuries can be caused by lifting and moving heavy objects, this is where Hardy Lean Solutions steps in.
Worker safety and the reduction of injuries is not only important to Hardy Lean Solutions, but it is also a cornerstone of our company's foundation. By implementing our modular material handling equipment, you can truly take a step towards zero injuries to your workers.
Our product, the GoLift, lifts up to 1,000 lbs. And can fit through any standard commercial doorway. Its size, lifting capability, and ease of adding modular attachments which makes it the ideal material handling machine for any retail location.
Feel free to visit our website at www.hardyleansolutions.com to find more information or request a quote.