Reduce Manual Handling Workforce Fatigue
Top Tip! Investing in the right equipment for your supply chain increases productivity, reduces workforce fatigue, creates safer warehouse operations, and ultimately keeps your customers happy!
Manual handling can be described as lowering, lifting, pulling, pushing, holding, restraining, carrying, throwing, or handling.
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended) set no specific requirements such as weight limits, as this can often be too simplistic a view of the problem and may lead to incorrect conclusions.
An ergonomic assessment based on a range of relevant factors is recommended to be used to determine the risk of injury and point the way to remedial action.
The Regulations establish the following clear hierarchy of control measures:
1. Avoid hazardous manual handling operations so far as is reasonably practicable, for example by redesigning the task to avoid moving the load or by automating or mechanising the process.
2. Make a suitable and sufficient assessment of any hazardous manual handling operations that cannot be avoided.
3. Reduce the risk of injury from those operations so far as is reasonably practicable. If the risks identified can be reduced by using mechanical aids, you should do so, for example a sack trolley or platform truck. Where this is not reasonably practicable, look at ways of changing the task, the load and working environment.
The above measures are especially crucial for your warehouse operations, as demand for retail & the supply chain continues to grow. Ensuring a seamless warehouse system keeps your staff safe and productive, reduces fatigue, and offers convenient practices.
In addition, your business has a better chance of remaining competitive in a market where efficiency is key.
Below are 5 essential products we’d recommend to help reduce workforce fatigue.
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1. Movexx Electric Drive Tug with Powered Clamping Hook
Capable of pulling, pushing and steering loads of up to 1000kg. Engage or disengage load at the touch of a button. Puncture proof tyres. Available with or without a ride-on platform. Ability to program desired speed and acceleration. Also includes towbar and hitch.
2. Movexx Powered Tug with Platform
Reduces manual handling and improves safety. Capable of pulling, pushing and steering loads of up to 1000kg. Available with or without a ride-on platform. Ability to program desired speed and acceleration. Also includes towbar, hitch and quick release socket.
Fits standard plastic 770L & 1100L wheeled bins, and 1280L steel bins. Standard 50mm trailer coupling with rear 50mm towball, which allows units to be daisy-chained.
4. Powered Go-Far Powered Platform Truck
Shift large loads efficiently and responsibly. Safe and easy to operate, impressive maneuverability for heavy goods. Slip resistant plastic deck, ‘deadman’ brake, variable speed control and antipinning device.
Perfect for short moves and small loads. The collapsible feature lets you quickly unfold it at the touch of a button. 46 litre capacity folding box, equipped with block brake, elasticated box strap and removeable wheels.
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Disclaimer: The information provided is for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Please note that legislation and regulation information may not apply to your area and/or may have since been updated. Please check regulations and legislation with your local authority. You should also seek independent advice about any legal matter.
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