Improving Safety with a Powered Dumper Mover
As automation becomes increasingly used for difficult physical tasks in the workplace, moving heavy dumpsters has remained largely a manual job. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that overexertion and bodily reaction are the leading causes of workplace injuries. Here’s a look at how your operations could be improved significantly with the use of a powered dumpster mover.
Disadvantages of Moving Dumpsters Manually
1. Reduced productivity
Moving heavy dumpsters is already difficult in and of itself, usually requiring at least two employees. Add to that the fact that workers will generally move more slowly in an effort to limit the risk of injury. On the other hand, a single employee using a dumpster mover can complete the task quickly and safely, leaving more time for productive activities.
2.Navigating slopes
Transporting dumpsters up and down slopes requires even more force to control the movement. In addition to injuring workers, a runaway dumpster may cause extensive damage to any objects in its path.
3. Hidden cost of injuries
Financial losses from injuries aren’t limited to workers compensation claims. The negative effect of injuries can be seen in factors such as lost productivity, increased insurance premiums, and the cost of hiring and training replacement staff. Perhaps the most serious impact is reduced worker morale, which is difficult to quantify but has major short- and long-term effects.
Why Use a Powered Dumpster Mover?
Virtually every other process in your workplace has changed with the times. Why not the act of moving dumpsters? Our dumpster movers incorporate a number of features designed to increase safety and boost productivity:
- Capacity for loads up to 10,000 pounds
- Eco-friendly rechargeable three-battery power source
- Ergonomic controls, such as a variable speed twist grip
- Foam-filled, non-marking tires for traction on any surface
- Safety stop switch and horn
- Neutral throttle braking
- Tubular steel frame
- Battery discharge indicator
- 5th wheel arm
- Flashing light and pole
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