The Safer Workplace

In many workplaces the degree of manual handling undertaken can be cut and simplified - and any risks further reduced - by following established and easily available guidelines.

The use of manual and mechanical equipment is not in itself a solution to handling problems. Suitability for purpose, ease of use, cost, ability to meet operational frequencies and a wide variety of other factors ensure that no single unit will meet all requirements. Here we highlight just some of the equipment known to contribute significantly to improve safety and professionalism in manual handling. 

Hand pallet trucks First level of mechanised handling for the transfer of palletised loads. Capacities 2000 to 3000kg.	Powered pallet trucks Extensive range of powered units for high volume internal and external use. Capacities 1400 to 6000kg	WP work positioners Straightforward, ergonomic lifter. Adjustable working height. Hand-hydraulic or battery lift. Capacities 800 and 1000kg. Lift ht 800mm.
Mobile scissor lift tables Light and manoeuvrable work positioners with adjustable working height. Powered or hand-hydraulic lift. Capacities to 1250kg.	High lift pallet trucks Combined pallet mover and work positioner. Handhydraulic or battery lift. Capacity 1000kg. Lift height 800mm.	Microlifters Designed for use in high hygiene areas. Manual or battery lift. Epoxy finish for easy cleaning. Capacities 80 and 100kg
Manual stackers Elementary hand pushed hand-hydraulic lift stacker. Capacities 600 to 1200kg. Lift heights 1600 to 2500mm.	Battery lift stackers Lightweight, hand pushed, powered lift stacker. Ideal for vehicle loading and pallet stacking. Capacities to 1200kg. Lift to 3500mm.	Powered stackers Highly popular range of stackers with powered lift and drive for effortless handling. Capacities to 1200 kg. Lift to 3000mm
Heavy duty stackers Highly versatile series of powered stackers with conventional or straddle forks. Capacities to 3000kg. Lift heights 1600 to 5800mm.	Counterbalanced stackers Compact and ultra-compact stackers which do the work of traditional forklifts at a fraction of the cost. Capacities to 1500kg.	Forklift trucks Materials handling workhorse, available with battery-electric, lpg gas and diesel power units. Wide range of specifications.
Stairclimbers Range of powered stairclimbers for the safe and professional movement of a wide variety of loads on and off vehicles, up and down steps and stairs and around tight landings to their final destinations. Capacities 91 to 680kg.
Purpose designed units Handling equipment designed and manufactured for individual applications but based on a core of proven components.