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PPE and Ergonomics Gemba Checklist for Warehouses

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Use this Gemba-style checklist to assess PPE compliance and ergonomic practices in warehouse hubs. Verify use of safety footwear, gloves, safety glasses, and battery PPE (face shield, apron, gloves). Review pallet handling, retractable knife use, stacking height, two-person lift rules for SKUs over 50 lb, and safe handling of TVs and large cartons. Coach unsafe lifting behaviors and encourage knee-bend techniques. Ideal for hub managers standardizing warehouse safety walks.

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