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Training Prevents Overexertion-type Push and Pull Injuries

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The CDC has estimated that 30% of worker injuries stem from overexertion. Pushing and pulling causes at least 1 in 5 of those injuries. All are preventable if workers have the right tools and training.

The occupational health consultants at Ergonomics Plus stress the importance of a two-pronged approach to preventing overexertion injuries: training employees about proper habits and motions, and empowering them with powered equipment such as our WasteCaddy dumpster mover.

When it’s not an option to use motorized assistive tools, workers should practice the best mechanics for pushing and pulling. Top safety tips to give your team include:

> When possible, push rather than pull

> Ask a coworker to help with heavy loads

> Keeps floors clear and safe

> Avoid sudden, jerking motions

> Stand with feet shoulder-width apart

> Push with hands at chest height

Prevent Workplace Injuries When Moving Dumpsters & Carts

Anywhere that workers need to push or pull heavy carts, they need proper training and tools. This goes for distribution centers and warehouses as well as retail, apartment complexes, and office buildings.

If your staff must move heavy dumpsters, such as transferring from the parking garage to an outside pickup location, a battery-powered trash bin mover can help.

DJ Products makes the revolutionary WasteCaddy dumpster mover and the WasteCaddyLite to partially automate the task of moving dumpsters and waste bins. Workers simply steer, while the 3-mph powered dumpster mover safely maneuvers even on icy, rocky, or inclined ground.

Are you losing maintenance staff or paying workers’ compensation claims related to overexertion? Take a look at the WasteCaddy dumpster mover lineup from DJ Products.

Don’t Pull, Push Heavy Dumpsters

Have you ever seen someone step in front of a vehicle that begins rolling without someone behind the wheel? It can be a 3,000-pound car and otherwise intelligent people sometimes put themselves in harm’s way in an attempt to stop it from rolling out of control. It’s an instinctive response that can result in serious injury. Trash dumpsters can also begin rolling out of control when being moved, so it’s best to push dumpsters rather than pull them from in front.

Why pulling is more likely to cause injuries

When a person pulling a cart has to stop suddenly, the cart is going to continue moving forward. It can cause lower leg lacerations, falls, or even more severe injuries. When a person is manually pulling a heavy trash dumpster, they are walking in a twisted position with their legs moving forward and their shoulders, back, and hip turned at an angle to their forward motion. This makes them highly vulnerable to strains and back injuries.

Pushing gives the individual more control

When pushing, the person doesn’t have to turn their head to see where they’re going. The load is more manageable and will not run over the individual if they stop suddenly. However, the best option is a motorized dumpster mover. With a DJ Products WasteCaddy, one person can easily and safely maneuver heavy loads on inclines and surfaces covered with snow and ice. The ergonomically designed dumpster mover controls make starting and stopping a breeze.

We have a wide range of dumpster movers capable of moving 500 lbs to 10,000 lbs. Contact us for a free demo.

Tips for Keeping Your Dumpster Clean and Pest-Free

Garbage attracts roaches, rodents, and other pests. You can significantly reduce your risk of an infestation with proper dumpster management and by keeping dumpster areas clean.

You should keep dumpsters at least 50 feet away from your business, but most pest control professionals recommend placing dumpsters 100 feet or more away from the nearest entry door. Many businesses don’t do this because manually moving trash containers is strenuous work and takes a lot of time.

Dumpster moving equipment

Proper trash management requires frequent removal of trash from buildings. WasteCaddy trash container movers use a 36 Volt 3 battery system to move dumpsters weighing up to 2,000 lbs. A WasteCaddy is like having another employee without the associated costs.

Additionally, waste container movers reduce the likelihood of workplace injuries. Manually moving trash containers causes back strains, shoulder injuries, and falls. Powered tugs maneuver in tight spaces, work on inclines, and on snow or ice.

Lids keep pests out

Be sure your dumpsters have lids that function and seal correctly. If lids become damaged, have them repaired or replaced promptly. Small pests can easily fit under bent lids. Larger pests maneuver lids open when the mechanisms designed to keep them closed are broken.

Clean trash bins regularly

Powered dumpster moving equipment saves money and time. Your staff will have more time to eliminate smells by cleaning dumpsters. Also, you could hire a professional dumpster cleaning service.

Dumpster moving equipment can save money on pest control services, workers comp claims, and eliminate much of the stress associated with garbage management. Contact DJ Products to speak with one of our friendly and knowledgeable sales engineers.

The Right Tool for the Right Job – the WasteCaddy Dumpster Mover

This is the Tool You've Been Needing at your Job. — This is the Tool You’ve Been Needing at your Job.

You may already know that workers in the waste management sector have significantly higher incidents of accidents and injuries than people working in other fields. People working for your company may be exposed to many of the same risks associated with waste management, even though it’s not their primary responsibility.

In fact, manually moving heavy dumpsters full of trash is a time-consuming process that takes your employees away from other duties. Do your part to keep them safe and working efficiently by providing them with the best tool for the job.

How injuries often occur

Trash dumpsters are designed to hold large amounts of practically any type of material that gets thrown in. To hold up to the demands, dumpsters are heavy and bulky, and when filled with trash, a dumpster can weigh up to 2,500 pounds. Yet many companies still have their employees manually moving dumpsters across wet floors, through narrow areas, on loading ramps, across uneven pavement, and in all types of weather.

WasteCaddy Dumpster Mover

A motorized dumpster mover is like adding another employee to help your team members move heavy loads but at a fraction of the costs of hiring someone new. In addition to preventing workers comp claims due to back injuries, falls, and muscle strains, you can reduce the likelihood of property damage. If your employees must manually move a dumpster across busy parking lots, there’s always the possibility the dumpster could get away from them and strike a person or vehicle.

Contact DJ Products to speak with one of our sales engineers about which motorized dumpster mover is right for your business.

Communities Focus on Reducing Solid Waste – Can You Help?

How quickly does your dumpster get filled up? Many communities are working to save the environment by focusing on reduction of solid waste. Here are some ways you can join the fight.

Tips to Reduce Solid Waste

1. Throw Fewer Things Away

Common sense dictates that the fewer things you throw away, the less garbage you’ll have. Get into the habit of thinking twice before automatically disposing of an item. Has it really outlived its usefulness? Maybe you can repurpose the item or pass it along to someone else who can put it to use.

2. Be Mindful of Packaging

Earthworks Group, a consulting firm that specializes in sustainability projects, says that packaging comprises approximately one-third of the contents of our country’s landfills.

Even if your business doesn’t actually package products, it uses items that come in packages. Look for suppliers that use minimal packaging made from recycled materials.

3. Promote Recycling

Recycling pays double dividends. It keeps items out of landfills and reduces the need for natural resources.

Some of the more common recycling programs include:

• Curbside recycling containers for widely-used items such as newspapers, glass bottles and aluminum containers

• Community recycling centers or recycling zones

• Composing programs that gather organic waste for mulch or landfill cover

Improve Operations with an Electric Dumpster Pusher

No matter how heavy your dumpster gets, a single employee can move it safely and efficiently using a dumpster pusher from DJ Products. Call 800.686.2651 to learn more about products like our best-selling WasteCaddyLite, which can move loads of up to 2,000 pounds.

What to Know About Dumpster and Trash Fires

According to the National Fire Protection Association, dumpsters and trash rooms are among the primary sites of reported fires. Use these tips for preventing dumpster fires to reduce risk of loss and injury in your workplace.

Keep Hazardous Waste out of Dumpsters

Dumpsters are not a catch-all for any type of waste. Gasoline, oil and other flammable liquids don’t belong in the trash room. This rule also applies to sealed or empty containers and items such as rags that are saturated in chemicals.

Not all hazardous waste is liquid. The Environmental Protection Agency cites ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity and toxicity as the primary characteristics that define hazardous waste. Their website includes detailed information regarding identification and disposal.

Watch for Signs of Spontaneous Combustion

Fires don’t always require an accelerant. Organic waste generates heat as it decomposes, which can result in temperatures sufficient to cause combustion.

Many locales have regulations governing disposal of grass clippings, compost and other dead plant matter. Check with your local community to make sure you’re in compliance.

Always Secure Dumpsters

Unfortunately, dumpsters often attract vandals who cause destruction simply for its own sake. If it’s not possible to store the dumpster in a fenced, locked area, be sure to lock down the dumpster lid.

WasteCaddy: “Like Having Another Employee on Staff”

Fires are only one of the reasons why trash rooms are the most dangerous spot in a workplace. Our popular WasteCaddy reduces injury risk factors such as pushing heavy dumpsters or pinching fingers in the lid.

Visit our website to learn more about the WasteCaddy and other battery-powered tugs, pushers and movers from DJ Products.

The Trouble with Trash!

If your trash bill was charged by the pound, would you throw away less? Many experts in the field of waste management and waste reduction believe that Americans aren’t very concerned about trash because we typically pay flat fees for trash collection. That, and the fact that few of us encounter landfills in our day-to-day lives. Out of sight, out of mind.

We’ve all heard about the dangers of pollution and hazardous waste going to landfills. Yet it feels like a distant problem.

Proper waste management plays a role in avoiding some of the biggest trash problems facing people and the planet:

• In some cases, landfills leach toxic chemicals into the soil, which ends up polluting our water supply.

• Clogged garbage drains cause disastrous floods.

• Toxic fumes from trash can even pollute the air.

• Countries without modern waste control have higher rates of diseases and illnesses, such as from drinking polluted water or breathing in smoke from burning trash.

• Many developed countries ship toxic waste to foreign countries where it gets disposed of improperly.

• The U.S. spends $200 billion a year related to trash.

Life necessitates trash, but the U.S. waste output far exceeds other developed countries. We all might consider ways to reduce and reuse, and be aware of where our garbage winds up.

At DJ Products, we make the WasteCaddy dumpster mover to make it easier for businesses to handle waste effectively.

Do your employees have to manually push dumpsters around the property or out to a curb for pickup? If so, a dumpster mover makes the process easier, safer, and more efficient. Contact DJ Products for a free demo!

Tips for Choosing the Right Dumpster Moving Solution

Do your employees have to work in pairs to move the dumpster? According to insurance statistics, the trash room is the most high-risk area on your property.

Investing in a dumpster mover can quickly pay for itself through reduced labor costs and fewer work-related injuries. Use these tips to choose the most effective dumpster-moving solution for your multi-family community.

1. Choose a Product That Is Built for the Job

It can be tempting to create a DIY solution by using fork lifts, golf carts or other motorized items already in use on your property. Since they’re not designed to the specific requirements of a dumpster mover, they can actually increase the risk of injury.

2. Choose a Company that Understands Your Needs

Some providers try to be all things to all people, and as a result they really offer nothing of value. When you work with a company that focuses on commercial movers and tugs, they have the experience and knowledge to assist you in finding the right solution for your needs.

3. Work with an Established Provider

Purchasing a dumpster mover is a little more involved than buying office supplies. You’re investing in a product that should serve you for many years to come with the proper care. Beware of companies with no track record or ones that are vague about replacement parts and other maintenance requirements.

DJ Products: Providing Industrial Mover Solutions for More than 20 Years

Find out how products like our best-selling CartCaddyLite can increase productivity while saving you money. Visit our website to learn more form one of our friendly and knowledgeable sales engineers.

Why Use the WasteCaddy 4SC Waste Bin Mover?

Automated equipment that helps move dumpsters serves two equally important purposes: to prevent worker injuries and to increase productivity. Here’s why your business should be using a waste bin mover to assist with moving dumpsters from the trash room to pickup areas:

Trash-related injuries are the #1 risk at multifamily properties
Injuries vary from pinched fingers, crushed toes, to spinal injuries and more
Use 1 employee instead of 2 to handle trash duties
Safely haul trash in wet, snowy, or icy conditions
Maneuver waste bins around tight corners and through congested areas like parking lots

Get More Done with Less Labor Required

Do you wish labor costs ate up a smaller percentage of revenue? Many of our clients make significant improvements to their profitability by adding a waste bin mover.

Better workplace comfort can reduce turnover, too. In rental properties, your tenants feel the brunt of it when quality service staff are constantly disappearing.

Key Features of the User-Friendly WasteCaddy4SC

We have solutions for all sizes and weights of dumpsters. The WasteCaddy4SC is the waste bin mover of choice for many condominium and apartment management firms. It attaches easily to the wheeled side of a standard dumpster. DJ Products can provide a bracket if needed.

Then, it’s a simple matter of pushing a button and steering with an ergonomic handlebar grip. Move and maneuver the dumpster at up to 3 mph on any terrain, with an automatic brake for inclines.

Find out why the WasteCaddy4SC waste bin mover may save your company tens of thousands of dollars in injury claims and lost time. Ask us for a free demo today.

Dumpster Moving = Danger & Injury. The Case for Safety.

The average cost of a trash room injury is more than $41,000 to the employer. To the injured worker, the trouble goes beyond pain and medical care. Great employees don’t stick around forever when working conditions are unpleasant and dangerous.

Making it worse, dumpster injuries are the most common type of injury for many janitorial and property management jobs. At apartment complexes and similar locations, the worst job of all is trash room duty without a dumpster mover.

All in all, dumpster-related injuries cost businesses big time in the short-term and long-term, in both concrete and intangible ways.

Why Dumpsters Cause Injury So Often

As risk specialist Brian Plautz of Minnesota Comp Advisor explains, there’s usually no good way to approach a dumpster and then push it or pull it. The worker exerts brute force to start the dumpster rolling. Then, there’s inevitably some kind of hazard—an inclined plane, rough terrain or gravel, or tight turns.

The heavy force of pushing or pulling combines with the high-torque movements of maneuvering a dumpster to create the perfect storm for back, neck, and shoulder injuries.

A Dumpster Mover Can Prevent Workers Comp Fraud

Invisible injuries like sprains and strains carry the highest risk of fraudulent claims. Plautz explains that unlike a broken bone, the worker can describe symptoms however they want and the doctor can never definitively say they’re cured. A motorized dumpster mover like the WasteCaddy from DJ Products essentially eliminates the risk of trash room injury in the first place.

Protect your workers—and protect your business—with the risk-reducing solution of the WasteCaddy from DJ Products. Contact us for more info!