Decrease the size of the bag holding platform to the minimum width needed. This will bring the bagger closer to the groceries and reduce the reach distance. Excessive reaches for groceries, keyboards, and scales when shorter people are utilizing cashier stands. Provide elevated work platforms for shorter employees that will position them at optimum working heights. Maintenance of a static torso flexed posture during placement of items in plastic and paper bags at the end of the conveyors due to the vertical location of the bags.
Torso flexion is consistent with low back problems.
Provide adjustable bagging platforms that can be moved to fit the operators anthropometry. The cashier reaches forward with both hands and pulls groceries over the scanner. The groceries are then placed in plastic bags in front of the cashier. Utilization of a pinch grip when pulling turkeys, bags of carrots, etc. across the scanner. The development of carpel tunnel syndrome and sore hands is consistent with the utilization of a pinch grip while exerting force.