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What is the occupation with the highest number of employees in the industry?
What is the occupation with the highest number of employees in the industry?
What is the main reason for injuries in the warehouse industry?
What is the main reason for injuries in the warehouse industry?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, what was the total number of fatalities in the warehouse industry in 2019?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, what was the total number of fatalities in the warehouse industry in 2019?
What is the rate of recordable cases per 100 full-time workers in the warehouse industry?
What is the rate of recordable cases per 100 full-time workers in the warehouse industry?
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What is a common hazard in the warehouse industry?
What is a common hazard in the warehouse industry?
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Why is it important to identify and mitigate hazards in the warehouse industry?
Why is it important to identify and mitigate hazards in the warehouse industry?
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Study Notes
Warehouse Industry Occupations
- Laborers and stock movers: 330,370 employees
- Stock clerks and order fillers: 270,440 employees
- Powered industrial truck operators: 217,360 employees
- Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks: 59,400 employees
Warehouse Workplace Injury Statistics
- Total fatalities in 2019: 24
- Recordable cases per 100 full-time workers in 2019: 4.8
- Hazards in the warehouse include: improper use of equipment, handling of materials, poor housekeeping of the facility
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This quiz covers the common occupations and workplace hazards in the warehouse industry, including laborers, stock clerks, and truck operators. Learn about the risks and safety concerns in this field.
