Lifting heavy items in the workplace can result in lower back pain and neck pain if you're not careful. HSE.co.uk (Health & Safety Executive) suggests that where there is a risk from a manual handling task, you should try to avoid the task first and if the task cannot be avoided, then the risk of injury occurring must be minimised.
In order to minimise the risk of injury, carry out a manual handling assessment which focuses on:
- the task
- the load
- the working environment
- individual capability
- other factors
If, after completing a risk assessment, the risk is still too great then consider using systems to assist manual handling such as trucks and trolleys. At Dalvie we boast a wide range of sack trucks, trolleys and pallet trucks which can not only save you from injury but can speed up the warehouse process drastically.
Sack trucks from Dalvie Systems are perfect for carrying multiple box loads across the warehouse. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours with various specifications dependent upon the load. To see our wide range of sack trucks view page 263 in the 'Solutions for your Warehouse' catalogue. To order a FREE catalogue, click here
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Trolleys are ideal for carrying various goods around the warehouse. From small folding platform trolleys (page 280) to a variety of shelf and tray trolleys (page 302), you are bound to find the solution to your handling needs.
Finally, our wide selection of pallet trucks can make the pallet transporting process much simpler. Go to pages 244-262 of the catalogue to find out about our variety of lifting and handling equipment including fold away pallet trucks, specialist trucks for outdoor applications, scissor lift tables, static lift tables, lifters and van loaders, hydraulic stackers and a variety of strapping and hoist mechanisms. There really is everything you could possibly think of to make warehouse handling safer and easier.
