Safe Use Of Hand Trucks What's the best way to move something? Ask someone else to do it for you! What's the next best way? Be sure you know the proper way to move materials yourself. If you could transfer the risk of handling heavy, large and awkward items and not get hurt, wouldn't you do it? However, for many people who must move heavy items on a regular basis at work or at home, this is not a reality. One of the best ways to avoid suffering a muscle strain or sprain is to use a hand truck. The use of...

Material Handling Material handling accounts for about one quarter of all occupational injuries; the most common injuries being strains, sprains and contusions. The principal causes of the injuries are the mishaps resulting from improper lifting, failing to use available equipment and unsafe work practices. Some pointers for the prevention of injuries during manual material handling are: Inspect the load to be lifted for jagged or sharp edges. Use gloves when necessary. Size up the load. Is it manageable, or will this task take two? Inspect the route where the load will be carried. Especially look for tripping hazards and adequate room to...

Material Handling Proper material handling is part of the successful working of any job. Material handling is also potentially dangerous to those moving the materials from the delivery vehicle to its storage place. Guide for Discussion Material Storage Ensure that floors can handle the storage Keep materials six feet away from open floors or landings; ten feet away from the exterior of the Keep all aisles and passageways Do not store non-compatible materials t For example, gas containers and bulk lumber do not mix. Proper Lifting Techniques Know your individual lifting Know the capacity of the load to be Avoid over-extending or twisting your ...