4 Ways to Reduce On-the-Job Injuries

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Workplace injuries are all too common across many industries. When they happen, they can result in downtime, product loss, and lower employee morale. Whether it’s from overloading a person or awkwardly lifting an item, many of these injuries are easily avoidable. From proper route planning to using the right tools like an appliance moving hand truck, here are a few tips to help reduce workplace injuries.

Worker uses a Magliner hand truck to safely move stacked boxes down a loading ramp from a delivery truck

Utilize Specialized Tools

Using the right tools for a given task is essential. Shortcuts can save time, but they can also increase the risk of injury. For example, instead of overloading a traditional dolly, using a heavy duty hand truck built for higher load capacities is the smarter move. It ensures your team is more efficient and, most importantly, safe.

Reduce the Need for Awkward Lifts

It’s best to eliminate awkward lifts as much as possible, including bad form and unnecessary team lifts. The proper technique for most lifts can protect your employees from strain, while an appliance moving hand truck or battery powered hand truck can often replace the need for a team lift. Team lifts can be tricky because everyone involved needs to pay close attention to what is happening, while a single employee can move even large items like fridges or couches with an appliance hand truck. For longer distances, like across a warehouse, upgrade to a battery powered hand truck that can handle 1,000-pound loads.

Delivery worker transports stacked boxes with a Magliner hand truck up a curb ramp outside a retail store

Stay Safe on Stairs

No matter the industry, stairs can pose a serious challenge for employees. If your employees need to move items up and down sets of stairs, whether for deliveries or moving supplies from basement storage, avoid potential injuries with a powered stair climbing dolly. It can handle most of the work for your employee and help protect the items being moved.

Worker moves a large industrial tank down stairs using a Magliner powered stair climbing hand truck

Plan Employee Movements Ahead of Time

Finally, have clear, planned routes for all employee movements. Whether they’re moving oversized items or just moving on to new tasks, clear, planned routes help everyone coordinate without stepping on each other’s toes both figuratively and literally. This is important for everyone, from warehouse workers to professional movers. 

About Magline

Meet the needs of your clients and customers with Magliner material handling solutions. With a range of equipment to choose from, every option is engineered to support your team's safety and productivity. From powered hand trucks to adaptable lightweight options, Magliner products keep your team nimble. Whether you’re focused on day-to-day warehouse operations, delivering critical goods to clients on a tight schedule, or anything else, Magliner tools keep the wheels of your business turning.

Explore the line of safety-focused material handling tools at https://www.magliner.com/

This article was originally published on magliner.com’s blog here.

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