You should follow a safe lifting guide when material handling: always assess the load and plan a safe lift before you get started. In order to lift safely, you need to use proper safe lifting and handling techniques, like keeping your back straight when setting down the load.
In this blog post, we will outline some key safe lifting guidelines so that you and those around you can stay safe and injury-free at work. Whether you’re lifting boxes in a warehouse, moving supplies around an office, or carrying equipment across a construction site, proper lifting techniques are essential to avoid workplace injuries.
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Yes, pallet trucks must be inspected under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER). These regulations apply to anyone who owns, hires, operates or controls work equipment.
To use a ladder safely, you need to ensure that the ladder is stable and well maintained. There are many other rules to follow when using a ladder, and they should all be taken seriously. Ladder safety should always be your top priority if you or your employees use ladders to work at height. As you'd imagine, we take safety very seriously here at SafetyLiftinGear. Here is our guide on how to use a ladder safely.
When working at height, you should take steps to avoid dropping your tools. Our tool lanyards are ideal for this – by attaching your tools to your person or to a sturdy anchor point, you significantly reduce your risk of dropping them and causing damage and injury below.
A fall restraint system is a fall protection system that aims to prevent workers from falling by restricting their movements. When working at height, it's essential to have an effective fall protection system in place for the safety of yourself and those around you.
Fall factor is a calculation that’s used to determine the severity of a fall. It can be broken down into a simple equation:
Fall factor (f) = the ratio of fall height (h) to rope length (L)
A lifting magnet can be used to lift products made of steel without the need for slings. Of course, as with any piece of heavy lifting equipment, it’s important to use lifting magnets correctly – improper use may cause the magnet to fail, potentially damaging the load and posing a serious safety risk to anyone who happens to be nearby.
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