1. Manual Handling 
When you are lifting and carrying boxes, stacking shelves, and taking items off shelves, you are at risk of back injury and repetition injury. 

Things you can do to minimise the risk. 

• Store items that you handle most often in the middle shelves.
• Store lighter goods on the top shelves.
• Ask for training in safe lifting methods.
• When lifting, apply most of the effort through your legs, not your arms or back
• Ask deliverers to unload their vehicles.
• Ask your employer to buy smaller or lighter cartons of stock.

2. Work Environment 
Poor ventilation, cluttered walkways, dim lighting, and busy work areas are all hazards in the work environment. 

You can be at risk of heat stress, slips, trips, and falls. 

Things you can do to minimise the risk 

• Mop up spills straight away.
• Wear a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses when you are unloading outside.
• Ask for non-slip flooring or non-slip mats.
• Ask for adequate lighting in the delivery and storage areas.