Scanner Installation
1.Mount the horizontal surface of the scanner flush with the counter- top to encourage slide scanning rather than lifting.
2.Position the centerline of the scanner read area 8 - 10 inches (20.3 - 25.4 cm) from the edge of the checkstand (cashier side).
Scanner Maintenance
1.Keep scanner windows clean. This will improve productivity and reduce rescans.
2.Replace scanner glass when excessive scratches are evident.
References
Anonymous, 1992, “Ergonomic Improvement of Scanning Checkstand
Designs”,
Food Marketing Institute
800 Connecticut Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Grant, Katharyn A. et al., 1992, “Ergonomic Evaluation of Checkstand Designs in the Retail Food Industry”,
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health 4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
Scanner Usage
1.Minimize handling of heavy/bulky products. Leave these items in the cart and use an alternative entry method such as key entry of short PLUs, or handheld scanning.
2.Regularly train cashiers in proper scanning methods and ergonomics principles, such as:
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