How to Keep Your Workers Safe: The Importance of Material Handling

Whether you’re managing a bustling distribution warehouse or a retail store with bulky inventory, proper material handling is key. It protects your employees from workplace injuries and prevents damage to goods, ensuring a smoother operation and better productivity.

But what exactly is material handling? Let’s break it down.

 

What Is Material Handling?

Material handling involves the movement, storage, and control of materials from manufacturing to distribution. The primary goal is simple: move goods efficiently and safely, reduce physical strain on workers, and optimise the use of storage space.

When employees handle items manually, the weight of the load becomes critical. For example:

  • 25kg is considered a safe limit for men.
  • 16kg is the safe limit for women.

This applies when the load is carried close to the body at knuckle height. For anything heavier, proper tools and equipment should always be used to protect workers from strain or injury.

 

The Tools of the Trade

Using the right equipment doesn’t just prevent injuries, it also boosts efficiency, protects goods, and improves workplace productivity. This is where pallet trucks, lift trolleys, and other solutions come into play.

Key Benefits of Material Handling Equipment:

  1. Reduce Injury Risks: Minimise strain on workers’ bodies and avoid workplace accidents.
  2. Improve Productivity: Move items faster and with less effort.
  3. Prevent Damage: Protect your goods from mishandling, reducing losses and increasing profit.

 

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Meet the EvoLift Range

At All Storage Systems, we understand the importance of safe and efficient material handling. That’s why we offer the versatile EvoLift range, designed to meet your specific needs:

  1. EvoLift All Terrain Scissor Lift Trolley:
    • Ideal for lifting heavy loads on uneven surfaces.
    • Weight capacity: 200kg.
  2. EvoLift Pallet Truck:
    • Perfect for moving and lifting pallets.
    • Weight capacity: 2,500kg.
  3. EvoLift Scissor Lift Trolley:
    • Available in various sizes with weight capacities from 150kg to 750kg.

No matter your industry, we have the perfect product to ensure your operation runs smoothly and safely.

 

Let Us Help You

Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered! Our team can visit your site to assess your current setup and recommend the best solutions tailored to your needs.

A safer, more efficient workplace is just a click away.

Learn more about EvoLift Scissor Lift Trolleys
Explore EvoLift Pallet Trucks
Check out EvoLift All Terrain Scissor Lift Trolleys

 

Ready to transform your operations?
Contact us today to discuss how we can make your workplace safer and more productive.

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