Hand truck safety tips

A good topic for driver and warehouse worker safety meetings is hand truck safety. While this might seem to be a minor issue, the proper use of hand trucks can reduce one of the industry's leading workplace safety issues: musculoskeletal stress injuries and, in particular, back injuries. While...

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Published in:Beverage Industry 2010-07, Vol.101 (7), p.69
Main Author: Kolman, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beverage industry
Guidelines
Industrial equipment
Injuries
Legs
Load
Occupational safety
Tires
Trucks
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Summary:A good topic for driver and warehouse worker safety meetings is hand truck safety. While this might seem to be a minor issue, the proper use of hand trucks can reduce one of the industry's leading workplace safety issues: musculoskeletal stress injuries and, in particular, back injuries. While hand trucks would seem to be fairly simple devices, basic safety procedures need to be followed when using them. These include: 1. Use a hand truck that is appropriate for the job and the load to be carried. 2. Follow proper lifting techniques when placing loads on a hand truck. 3. Keep feet clear of the wheels when loading a hand truck.
ISSN:0148-6187