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All too often, the focus on material handling solutions for airport employees is focused solely on the airside. That is especially true when the focus turns to airport employees dealing with the holiday rush. However, the employees and businesses working in the terminals and concourses are also affected by the urgency and tumult of the holiday rush. They are no less affected by it than the baggage handlers and tow tug operators. It’s crucial that those airport employees have the right material handling equipment during that holiday rush. Hand Trucks The Classic Hand Truck Quality hand trucks are the labor-saving, and lower back-saving, workhorses of countless businesses and work sites. Whether it’s for restocking airport stores, restaurants, or bars, or for moving tools or equipment, the classic hand truck is an airport staffer’s best friend. Not all hand trucks are equal, however. As is the case for any work-related equipment, quality matters when selecting material ...

Every business is looking for an edge on the competition. This holds true for the commercial laundry, uniform, and garment services industry. Material handling tools often get overlooked when a business is making upgrades, but an “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” mentality doesn’t provide a competitive edge. Proactively upgrading everyday operations can provide the edge a business needs. The right hand truck, hand cart , and material handling accessories can be hugely beneficial for any laundry, garment, or textile business. Hand Trucks A Hand Truck for Every Job: Boxes and Loose Articles When you’re moving totes of dirty laundry from place to place, traditional hand trucks will do the trick. For no-frills product-shifting, there’s still nothing that beats an old fashioned hand truck. However, if you have loose garments or stacks of neatly folded uniforms to move, consider investing in a convertible hand truck with a removable solid deck. They can be used vertical...

The white glove treatment is now common for most big box electronic stores: For an extra fee, a customer can have not only delivery of their new TV, fridge, or other appliance, but a friendly employee will also install and set up the device or appliance. From hand trucks for delivery to a tool kit for assembling refrigerator doors, here’s what you need every step of the way to provide the white glove treatment for your customers.  Hand trucks Tools for a Safe and Efficient Delivery The white glove treatment starts with standard delivery. For the best results, you’ll want to use material handling equipment to move the appliance or device. Smaller appliances such as microwaves and computer towers will fit on a standard hand truck. Bigger items such as refrigerators or large-screen TVs may need the extra capacity of a heavy duty hand truck , also known as an appliance hand truck. Heavy duty hand trucks have a larger load capacity and can be modified with wings t...

Moving objects at work can be a challenge, whether you work for a moving company or as a picker in a warehouse. Check whether there are established policies for heavy lifting already in place. If you are not trained in the proper use of equipment, find someone who is trained. Otherwise, use these tips to move anything from furniture to large printers safely. Work Smart, Not Hard Make a plan before moving the object. Will it fit through doors? Can you move it yourself or do you need help? Do you need tools like hand trucks or glide pads? Acting before thinking can lead to personal injury, especially back injury, or cause damage to the item. Plan your route first. Make sure it is clear of obstacles. If you need to carry the item outside, factor in the weather. Will you need to move through snow or ice? Is it raining and slippery? Are there inclines or stairs you will need to navigate? Chart your path first, devise a plan for obstacles, and then move the object. Brea...

Manufacturing jobs come with their own unique hazards. This can include vehicle risks, the chance of electrical shock, the same slip and fall threats that accompany virtually any other occupation (particularly labor-based ones), and then the myriad ways in which the machinery and equipment used in manufacturing represents a potential threat. Despite the fact that those more “exotic” threats are present, the most common injuries across almost every occupation, including manufacturing, result from more mundane factors. These include the earlier-mentioned slips and falls, heavy-lifting injuries, and those resulting from distracted work, particularly when dealing with material handling. In addition to proper training, a great deal of these risks can be greatly lessened or eliminated by having access to (and utilizing) the proper equipment. Sometimes the best way to keep yourself safe and uninjured can be as simple as using hand trucks (or selecting the right kind of han...

Moving your child to college is a milestone event. Use these tips to plan ahead, so the day you drop them off is as stress-free as possible. 1. Coordinate with roommates You don’t want to end up with two printers and two televisions in a tiny dorm room. Encouraging detailed conversations between your kid and their roommate will save you from buying, packing, and carting items they won’t need to the room. 2. Stock up before you go Take the time to purchase plates, cups and necessary kitchen items such as pots, pans, and mixing bowls, as well as sheets, blankets, and the other items they’ll need for their room. Stocking up on these items in a college town, especially a small college town, can be difficult if everyone else has the same idea. 3. Beat the crowd Choose a later move-in time to avoid the crowds of overeager students and their parents. You’ll have more room in the hallways and stairs to move boxes and such, and with any luck, their roommate will ...

The love of gardening can often lead to sore, tender muscles, especially in the lower back and shoulders. The constant digging, lifting, bending, kneeling, and twisting motions made while preserving garden and vegetable beds contribute to this muscle sensitivity and soreness. To limit the motions that lead to sore, stiff muscles, consider investing in gardening tools and other resources that take the strain off your sensitive areas. Below are some ideas and products that can significantly reduce back and shoulder strain. Hand truck 111-UA-1060 This heavy duty hand truck from Magline will easily haul things such as bags of gravel, bark, compost—even large plants from your car or garage into the yard to be used. With a 500-pound capacity and pneumatic tires, these hand trucks can carry large, bulky materials across uneven terrain and surfaces such as gravel.   Wheelbarrow A great wheelbarrow will save your back while hauling dirt, rocks, compost, and othe...

Hand trucks  are designed to fulfill a wide range of load handling needs. The options when it comes to hand trucks are just as varied, from standard two-wheel hand trucks to foldable hand trucks, appliance hand trucks to convertible hand trucks. Choosing a hand truck to suit your needs can fluctuate from job to job; however, there are three essential items to consider before you load that truck up.  Obstacle prevalence Are you going to have to wield your hand truck around obtruding objects or navigate it in tight spaces during the job? If your job involves tight spaces or a built-in obstacle course, you’re going to need to choose a hand truck that functions well in tight spaces. A motorized hand truck will often navigate much better in close quarters. Terrain navigation Hand trucks feature a variance of wheels in order to fulfill multiple load needs. This is important because you should be matching the tire you need the job you’re doing. For example, depending on the groun...

Nowadays, people might take products like the lift hand truck , the stair climbing dolly and the forklift for granted. They may use them frequently throughout the workday, but they probably do not stop to think about all the time and innovations that led up to their creation. Here are some of the products that have revolutionized the material handling industry: 1.1917: Clark Invents the Tructractor Many people in the material handling industry probably associate the name Clark with forklifts. There is a good reason for this: The company has been developing heavy-duty lift trucks and their predecessors for over a century now. Near the end of World War I, the Buchanan, Michigan-based Clark Equipment Company released the Tructractor, which was the world’s first industrial truck powered by internal combustion. The vehicle had a cargo box in the front, which people loaded and unloaded manually. People could think of this as the grandfather—or maybe the great-grandfath...

Logistics and product delivery companies and several other types of businesses must transport items to and from different locations on a regular basis. To do this, they need to hire workers with the strength to load, unload and carry packages. They also need to acquire and maintain vehicles which allow them to move materials over longer distances. However, companies often need more tools than manpower and trucks. Here are three products which make it easier for people to transport heavy, cumbersome material: 1) Dollies Warehouses rely on dollies to move objects which may be too big or too heavy for people to lift. There are different kinds of dollies, which have different capabilities. Pallet dollies, for example, are platforms with rollers on their sides. They enable people to transport heavy material without using a forklift. Some recent pallet dolly models also have pierced frames or towing hitches, which let people pull their material with a handle or tugger. 2) Hand Trucks A ...