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Discuss the important role that regulations play in minimizing risk of accident and injury. (in relation to warehouses)

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1. Discuss the important role that regulations play in minimizing risk of accident and injury, (in relation to warehouses)

Health and safety regulations play an essential role in minimizing risk of accident and injury in relation to warehouse. First, these regulations inform the employer and/or building owner of what is expected of them in order to keep the employees safe through a safe working environment. Second, it is a safeguard against personal injury claims made against the company. The employer's responsibility is created by statutory workplace regulations or negligence on their behalf. (1)

These workplace regulations are especially important in warehouses because ...

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