Fix the Slip Hazard at the Right Level

The puddle A produce wet rack creates a recurring puddle in a customer walking path. The store needs to reduce the hazard, not only warn people about it. Safety hierarchy Eliminate before you remind Controls near the top of the hierarchy are more reliable because they depend less on perfect human behavior. Common shortcut Cone, mop, repeat. The floor stays safe even when attention is imperfect. Use the highest feasible control, then add temporary lower controls until the hazard is truly reduced. 01 Immediate 02 Source 03 Sustain Protect now Step 1

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