MMH – Mechanical Aids for Transporting Materials – I Fact Sheet

HOW CAN MECHANICAL AIDS BE USED?

Mechanical aids reduce physical effort, making materials handling easier and safer.

  • Check for the availability of mechanical aids before lifting or moving loads.
  • Select the right equipment to complete the task.
  • Do not operate any equipment if you are not trained to use it.
  • Keep the equipment in good and safe operating condition. It saves effort while transporting loads.
  • Make sure equipment is maintained properly and inspected regularly.
  • Visually inspect the equipment for any defects such as loose wheels or damaged platforms before use.
  • Use rolling platforms to assist in carrying and handling heavy objects where limited space does not allow for comfortable body position. 

Rolling platforms

Rolling platforms

  • Use a hand truck to move bulky objects.

Hand truck

  • Use a shelf truck to move a variety of objects.

Shelf truck

Shelf truck

Shelf truck

  • Use a platform truck to move heavy, irregularly shaped objects.

Platform truck

  • Use a semi-live skid for temporary storage of work.

Semi-live skid

Semi-live skid

  • Select the rack or bin that suits the task and mount on semi-live skid or platform truck.

Select the rack or bin

Select the rack or bin

Select the rack or bin

Select the rack or bin

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