Handling aids and equipment
When thinking about equipment which is available to assist with manual handling tasks consider the following:
Handling aids and equipment:
- is the device the correct type for the job?
- is it well maintained?
- are the wheels on the device suited to the floor surface?
- do the wheels run freely?
- is the handle height between the waist and shoulders?
- are the handle grips in good condition and comfortable?
- are there any brakes? If so, do they work?
Can you:
- adjust the work rate?
- provide equipment that is more suitable for the task?
- carry out planned preventive maintenance to prevent problems?
- change the wheels, tyres and/or flooring so that equipment moves easily?
- provide better handles and handle grips?
- make the brakes easier to use, reliable and effective?
Further information can be found under Lifting operations and equipment.