He said the proposed regulation would “require the complete revamping of our nation’s grocery distribution system.” Rather than take the steps required to protect baggers, Hammonds said grocers likely would eliminate the position and force consumers to bag their own groceries.
Some type of weight limits on manual handling is likely if the ergonomics rule goes through. This could prompt the use or development of different sizes or types of packaging and containers to reduce the amount of weight or the amount of strain on the handlers
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