Safe use of hand trucks

The sack truck is simply a beautiful addition to any work environment that includes the construction or moving boxes o. This will help to increase the risk of injury to their work for manual processing and increase productivity.

Manual handling injury

Approximately one third of accidents reported per year are the result of manual handling ie, attend or carry loads of physical force, or by hand.

Hit moving vehicle -2%

If - 4%

Hit by falling objects - 13%

Other - 20%

Travel - 23%

Handling - 38%

Checklist

Before a hand truck, or manipulation of the media please check the following points: is the work of the correct type for your computer?

Check that the wheels can rotate freely.
If the device is in good condition? (The law requires that the equipment is in good condition)
It 's the kind of wheelsthe soil surface, ie the wheel size, type of tire (pneumatic or solid).
The handles are comfortable and in good condition?
Are loop between life and shoulder height?
If the truck is equipped with brakes, do they work?
And 'recommended payload suitable for the load that moves?
If the load is heavy and unstable? With a loading strap to secure the item.

Bursting

The amount ofphysical force required to move an object on a flatbed truck to get a scholarship or a helper is how to deal with about 2% by weight of the load. Example: If the weight of a load of 400 kg then the force required to move will be 8 lbs. Unless conditions are perfect, as the device is in poor working conditions or the wheels are in the correct position, then the power required is much higher. Remember that an operator must always try to pushInstead of pulling a load, if they have clear vision of them and you can even pause and address of the truck.

Moving objects on tracks

When you try to negotiate a ramp or slope with a load that the employee must always have the assistance of another employee whenever necessary, such as pulling or pushing force required may be too high. For example, if the load of 400kg which was used in the example above is transmitted by a slope of 1 / 12(5), thus increasing the force necessary to over 30 kg, even in perfect conditions, that is, well, the smooth surface and the wheel. This exceeds the recommended parameters for men and women weight significantly above the guideline.

Soft or uneven surfaces

When a hand truck or a similar support on soft surfaces or irregular force, then using a treatment that is required is much higher. In an uneven surface strength of this increase could be as high as 10% by weight of the load,Although the use of larger wheels, this can be offset to some extent. The power of soft ground can be obtained even worse plot.

Peace attitude and speed

Operators should not always be faster than walking pace and keep your feet away from the load. This makes it easier to stop pushing and tired too quickly.

Guidelines for the forces pushing and pulling

Force to stop or restart the burden.Men - Women 20kg - 15kg

constant force required to move the load. Men - Women 10kg - 7 kg

General precautions

Operators should be minimized, and be aware of the risks following

When moving loads in the spring of platforms, bridges and bridges, ramps or uneven surfaces to ensure 'that the operation, the wheels of the truck is from the edges.
NoteBiesen, barriers and obstacles to avoid the possibility of a collision.
Try to buy and assemble trucks with knuckle guards on the handles of the hand to reduce the risk of operator products taken in his hands the truck and others.
Keep fire loads as low as possible.
Move multiple items or boxes. Place lighter items on top of heavier elements.
Make sure that the load is such that the weight taken into the well and can not be compensatedHandles.
Limit the amount of cargo, to allow a clear view ahead.
Use hand truck purposes only, that is curved cylinder trucks carry the battery or the sack truck-supported high immediately appliances, etc.
Leave your car to support the load, the operator should only balance and push the wheelbarrow.