Physical products are stacked beyond safe heights. Shipping and receiving employees must manually lift the products six feet from the ground on a continual basis, against their better judgment. An untrained forklift operator drops a load of finished product from a height of 30 feet. The finishing process exposes the products to extreme conditions of temperature, air circulation, and humidity, and it involves the application of chemical substances. The heat also releases toxic emissions inherent in the product.
Employees frequently enter the finishing area without proper protective gear.
The products are transferred from the potentially toxic finishing area and are immediately packed and prepared for shipment to customers. The confined spaces are not equipped with adequate ventilation, illumination, or safety equipment. After a cursory review of the schedule and staff, they retreat to the office to overcome their self-inflicted condition. A container which held a hazardous product and controlled substance is rinsed to remove the residue. After rinsing, the diluted substance is poured down the drain where it will interact with the main sewage.