The use of a hoist platform on the back of a utility that can be manually operated by a hand winch which raises and lowers the platform. Information on solutions to problems associated with having to move awkward, bulky and heavy fold-up display boards. The frequent movement and lifting of a vibrating plate compactor between small jobs. Lifting and moving heavy loads such as drums, boxes, bags, engineering components and other heavy single items. Most establishments where forklift truck are used expose their staff to the possibility of being run over, struck or drawn under the wheels and body of a moving forklift truck.
Pedestrians suffer accidents to legs, ankles and feet despite initiatives to remove the dangers.
Extensive use of wheel barrowing resulting in Manual Handling injuries. The difficulty of removing wheel nuts on trucks when changing a wheel due to excessive tensioning. They can also be difficult to access due to heavy duty vehicles having wide bodies and overhanging trays. Fatal or serious injuries sutained while installing or removing a tarpaulin. Filling empty drums with substances eg.