What is Hand Truck and How Will They Be Utilized In The Industries? Ⓡ

HAND TRUCKS & ITS USES

ARE THERE ANY REQUIREMENTS?

Hand trucks are used for moving loads over short distances and particularly for shorter distances and shall be specially designed for lifting and moving packages or pallets e.g. hand pallet trucks. In the hand trucks, the facility to lift up the truck shall be added. Hand pallet trucks are the right choice for loads up to 1500kg. (Refer Material Handling books for details)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SWL (Specific Weight Limit) is visibly marked on Hand pallet trucks and shows an in-date certificate of inspection or test from a third party competent person as per Factories Act & Rules and Regulations.

Hand pallets is quite appropriate on horizontal surfaces and must not use on sloping surfaces or ramps or long inclined surface it is not recommendable but it can be allowed when at load with back force on the surface maximum gradient 1: 15. As an alternative point, the brake should be planned or fitted with Hand trucks which are safer.

It is also not appropriate when the surfaces are uneven, dented and very soft. In such cases, it may lead to damage to the surface when soft / to damage the goods or distorted tarmac, sand and lush areas and it increases our efforts and risk.

Extra attention should be taken when using hand trucks in divided areas, e.g. loading bays, particularly where no guard rails are fitted.

During the usage of hand trucks, their wheels shall be in contact with surfaces all time.

If any mechanical defects while using, it must be informed to the appropriate supervisor to rectify/replace immediately.

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