As the Government continues its campaign to encourage businesses to return to work, health & safety managers are working hard getting workplaces ready to re-open and to operate safely. Although there are many challenges, it is also presenting many opportunities in finding new ways of working, implementing new technologies and resources to be COVID-19 secure.

Social distancing can be a block on your normal manual handling techniques. Keeping your operation profitable with fewer people must not mean expecting those left to carry on the same handling requirements without some innovative help.

The UK has made great strides in reducing work-related injuries and it would be a pity to return to the accident levels of old because of Covid 19. Strained muscles are commonplace work-related injury, as anyone who regularly lifts heavy items at work will probably know already. Back and neck and arm strains, are all too frequently sustained while working unsafely. And the cost of employee sickness and litigation can seriously impact on your bottom line.

You may need to consider investing in manual handling tools which will allow a smaller workforce to continue to operate safely and when conditions change; your business can continue grow cost-effectively whilst maintaining safe working practices.

See some  video ideas below showing possible manual handling resolutions you may consider useful in continuing to allow your employees to work safely: There are hundreds more online

 

 

Handling heavy sheet materials in the workshop:

Lifts All pneumatically driven sheet handler can turn sheet metal through180 degrees. Lear more...

 

Order picking around the warehouse:

TAWI Mobile Order Picker - Vacuum Lifter - Compatible with any type of forklift or pallet truck. Learn more..

 

Handling boxes and products in production areas:

 

Lifts All BASIC Ergonomic Handler with interchangeable vacuum cups. Learn more..

 

Handling sacks and bags in processing areas:

TAWI Multi-Functional Vacuum Lifter  - Available with a wide range of accessories. - Learn more..

 

Handling foodstuffs in packing rooms:

Lifts All Butter Lifter - Lifters can be designed specifically for your product. Learn more..

 

 

 

What do you want to handle?

We have many more ideas online and probably have your solution ready-to-go! – You can contact our handling expert team to discuss your handling issues on 0161 223 1990 or by Email: sales@dale-lifting.co.uk

 

Stay safe.