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Hand Trucks Assortment of Heavy Duty Hand Trucks: These durable, yet lightweight hand trucks are built to handle loads of up to 600 lbs. Source: Wheeled Hand Truck.” HandTrucks.com, the leading source for Hand Trucks, Utility Carts, Dollies, Hand Truck Wheels and Pallet Jacks . Web. 12 Apr 2011. <.” target=”_blank”>http://www.awdc.net/awdc_files/file/OSHA-Lessons/37_Materials_Handling_and_Storage.pdf>. 4 Four-wheeled hand trucks hazards Similar to the two-wheeled versions. However, pay extra attention to loading procedures. Four-wheeled trucks can be easily tipped, so make sure that the load is balanced and secure. These should generally be pushed instead of pulled, except for those trucks equipped with a fifth wheel and a pulling handle. Objects and loads may fall and injure hands, feet and legs . Source: Materials Handling and Storage Preparation.” awdc.net . N.p ., n.d. Web. 12 Apr 2011. <.” target=”_blank”>http://www.awdc.net/awdc_files/file/OSHA-Lessons/37_Materials_Handling_and_Storage.pdf>. 6 2-Wheel Industrial Hand Truck— 800-Lb. Capacity, Includes Plate Extender Source: 2 Wheeled Hand Truck.” HandTrucks.com, the leading source for Hand Trucks, Utility Carts, Dollies, Hand Truck Wheels and Pallet Jacks . Web. 12 Apr 2011. <” target=”_blank”>http://www.handtrucks.com/> 8 Fatalities No known fatalities were investigated by OSHA that pertained to the use of hand trucks. Source: Information extracted from OSHA construction worker fatality data (1990-2009) 9 OSHA Regulations The OSHA regulations do not specifically mention the use of hand trucks. 10 Powered hand trucks Hazards M ost dangerous kind of hand truck. O perators must be trained to use them. Potential for back injuries strains, sprains and contusions if used incorrectly due to capacity to handle and lift bigger loads. When an individual is descending along a decline , the load has the potential to get away from the hand truck operator . This places additional stress on the operator to restrain the truck and control the rate of descent. Source: Materials Handling and Storage Preparation.” awdc.net . N.p ., n.d. Web. 12 Apr 2011. <” target=”_blank”>http://www.handtrucks.com/> 12 Safe Work Practices: Powered Hand Trucks Things to keep in mind when using powered hand trucks: – Never operate a powered truck with wet or greasy hands. – Always keep a hand on the handle and face the direction of travel. – Enter elevators by backing in. – Stay alert for pedestrians and obstructions. – Stop at intersections to avoid collisions. – Never ride or permit others to ride on the truck. Source: Safety Meeting Presentation HAND TRUCK SAFETY.” ncsu.edu . N.p ., n.d. Web. 12 Apr 2011. <.” target=”_blank”>http://www.awdc.net/awdc_files/file/OSHA-Lessons/37_Materials_Handling_and_Storage.pdf>. 15 General Safety Practices Size up the load to be moved. Devise a clear path for moving the hand truck. Work in teams in congested areas. Check load positioning, angle, stability. Make sure tires are inflated. Use a hand truck that is appropriate for the job and the load to be carried. When stacking items on the truck, keep the heaviest load on the bottom to lower the center of gravity. Balance the load forward on the axle of the hand truck, so the handle will not carry the weight. Source: Safety Meeting Presentation HAND TRUCK SAFETY.” ncsu.edu . N.p ., n.d. Web. 12 Apr 2011. < .” target=”_blank”>http://www.ncsu.edu/ehs/www99/right/training/meeting/handtruc.html>. 17 Never stack items so high so visibility will be impeded. When carrying multiple boxes side by side, attempt to stagger them to “lock in” the boxes. Be sure the items to be transported on the hand truck are sturdy enough to be moved in this manner. Secure any bulky, awkward or delicate objects to the truck. Source : Safety Meeting Presentation HAND TRUCK SAFETY.” ncsu.edu . N.p ., n.d. Web. 12 Apr 2011. <” target=”_blank”>http://www.handtrucks.com/> 19 Always Remember! Hand truck injuries typically occur by getting the hands pinched between the handles and a nearby stationary object or structure. Be careful when moving through tight spaces. The use of gloves can provide extra protection. Make sure to park the trucks in a designated area, never in aisles or other places where they may cause a trip hazard. In general, proper use of hand trucks can reduce one of the nations’ leading workplace safety issues – back injuries. Source: Safety Meeting Presentation HAND TRUCK SAFETY.” ncsu.edu . N.p ., n.d. Web. 12 Apr 2011. <.” target=”_blank”>http://www.ncsu.edu/ehs/www99/right/training/meeting/handtruc.html>. 21 Think Safety Work Safely 22