Safety Talk

What’s at Stake

Workers who perform frequent and heavy lifting are at risk for back injuries and abdominal straining that can cause hernias. Arm, shoulder, neck and wrist pain is also a risk if materials are lifted improperly. The use of lifting and handling aids can help remove or reduce the risk of worker injury. Most lifting and handling aids fall into one of five categories: 1. Powered Trucks and Vehicles Forklifts, battery operated hand trucks and pallet converters. 2. Non-Powered Trucks and Aids Pallet hand truck, pallet tilter, keg hand truck, hand truck with hydraulic lift 3. Conveyor Belts, Tracks and Chutes Conveyors with turntables, gravity […]