The Perfect Thing to Help Move That Trash
Often weighing several tons, moving a waste dumpster presents a challenging task for any employee. Lost days and compensation claims make injuries a treacherous task for any business.
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries provides a scientific view of waste collection ergonomics. Their report outlines the risk factors of musculoskeletal injuries likely to occur from handling dumpsters manually:
- Pushing or pulling dumpsters into position is the major risk factor for loading dumpsters onto forklifts or into position for collection trucks. Uneven ground, inclines, or wet/icy conditions make this even more dangerous.
- Manual lifting and twisting create strain on the neck and back.
- Throwing heavy items or carrying heavy loads at awkward arm angles creates additional injury risk to the neck, shoulders and arms.
Mechanical devices reduce these injury risks for workers. Investing in battery-powered dumpster movers can quickly repay itself with worker health, fewer missed days, lower risk of workers compensation claims, and overall efficiency on a daily basis.
My employees are tough. Do I really need dumpster movers?
Some employees can move heavy dumpsters some of the time. However, anyone can become injured when exerting strenuous force on a repetitive basis. Push-and-pull labor causes upper body injuries gradually, not just from one accident.
Dumpster movers also help your entire workforce perform more efficiently. Virtually anyone can operate a battery-powered dumpster caddy. With the push of a button, the worker can simply walk along and steer the dumpster easily.
Avoid the devastating costs of major employee injuries and boost your staff’s productivity with powered dumpster movers. Talk to DJ Products today about the WasteCaddy and other motorized tug solutions.