The following general problems and suggested solutions are examples of how manual handling injuries may be reduced. Trolley wheels are poorly maintained. The trolleys and their loads are too heavy when other risk factors, such as the number of times a trolley is moved or the workplace layout, are taken into account. Surfaces over which trolleys are pushed are uneven or mismatched. Trolleys are moved over large distances or up steep slopes.
Trolleys are difficult to grip due to the absence or poor location of handles.
The person pushing the trolley is unable to see over the load. Solutions Here are some ideas that may be suitable for your workplace. The examples provided may need to be used in combination with each other. Other risk control strategies, for example training, form part of any well thought out solution. Replace trolleys with automatic conveyors.