How to minimize heavy lifting
Date Posted:16 January 2024
Minimizing heavy lifting in materials handling is critical for endorsing workplace safety, reducing any risk of injuries and improving the overall efficiency in the warehouse and workplace.
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Minimizing heavy lifting in materials handling is critical for endorsing workplace safety, reducing any risk of injuries and improving the overall efficiency in the warehouse and workplace. Several strategies include;
Pallet Trucks – pallet trucks are designed to move heavy items and these devices can significantly reduce the physical strain on workers. MHA Products offer a wide range of Pallet Trucks, both manual and electric that are available in different sizes and configurations to meet your heavy lifting requirements. MHA’s popular 2500kg Powder coated Pallet Trucks are of the most commonly used materials handling devices, made from strong but lightweight steel construction.
Conveyors and Rollers – another way of minimizing heavy lifting is to implement conveyor systems or rollers to transfer materials between workstations. This in turn, reduces the need for manual lifting and carrying. MHA supply a range of conveyor components that are particularly designed to minimize heavy lifting of boxed and other items. This Roller conveyor system is one of the most common types of conveyors applied in conveying heavy flat bottom type products such as cases, boxes, pallets & trays.
Jib Attachments – MHA supply a range of jib attachments that allow your forklift to sling load for safe lifting of long or heavy loads with ease. MHA supply a variety of Jib attachments to suit your specific heavy lifting needs. The Fixed Long Jib (4.5 Tonne) is great for reaching across pits and areas where your forklift can’t access. This jib has a 3.5 metre reach when fully extended, making the tasks of lifting that load, much easier.
Trolleys and Dollies – if workers are provided with hand trucks/trolleys and dollies to transport heavy loads, this task will be done a lot more efficiently. MHA’s trolley range are particularly designed to reduce the strain on the user. The V-Cart Folding Aluminium Trolley is a trolley that can be used for hundreds of applications. Whether it’s used in the workplace, office, for courier services or shopping malls, the job of lifting product of any kind is made easier with MHA’s V-Carts. The Heavy-Duty Mesh Cage Trolleys are ideal for goods movement. They are particularly good for transferring heavy, bulky goods through warehouses, making it a lot easier for the operator and in turn increasing efficiency in the workplace. MHA’s Heavy-Duty Single Handle Platform Trolley is made form bolt together steel construction to guarantee durability and strength for transferring heavy loads. These trolleys are a great option for heavy loads in your warehouse with a load capacity of up 350kg!
It’s important to combine these strategies and ensure you have this range of materials handling products in your workplace. In turn, you will create a safer and efficient environment while minimizing the physical strain on workers, as they perform heavy lifting tasks.
