Safety Sign Catalogue 2020 SDL-Safety-Sign-Catalogue-2020 | Page 209

SDL ~ Safety Sign Catalogue 2020 MANUAL HANDLING Manual handling relates to the moving of items either by lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing or pulling. To assess risks associated with Manual Handling you should carry out a risk assessment. The risk assessment should include: The weight of the item is an important factor, but many other factors can create a risk of injury, for example the number of times you have to pick up or carry an item, the distance you are carrying it, where you are picking it up from or putting it down (picking it up from the fl oor, putting it on a shelf above shoulder level) and any twisting, bending, stretching or other awkward posture you may adopt while doing a task. • Observation of the tasks involved in and around the workplace • Taking into consideration how much lifting and carrying is involved. It’s sometimes wise to ask employees what they think the hazards are, as they might notice something that you don’t. Once you have identifi ed any hazards you need to decide how likely it is for any harm to occur. MANUAL HANDLING Please note that some products within this section may incur additional carriage costs due to size and weight. HEAVY-DUTY PALLET TRUCKS Exceptional value for money – built to withstand the rigours of everyday industrial use. • Heavy-duty and reinforced forks for great strength and durability. • Built in overload valve and totally sealed hydraulic pump. • Oil-free bushings at key points offer less operating force and a longer lifespan of the truck. • Fork Height Range: 85 - 200mm. • Fork Length x Width: 1150 x 160mm. • Width over forks: 540mm Code MAT0205 Capacity 2,500kg Weight 68kg STORAGE DESIGN LTD Price £349.95 TEL:01446772614 207 www.storage-design.ltd.uk [email protected]