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HAND

TRUCKS

the “appliance dolly” type. These handy (forgive the 6. Pay special attention to stairs and
HOW TO USE THE HANDTRUCK SAFELY

The majority of handtrucks used in most stores is
hallways – don’t dump your load on an
pun) tools are here to assist you – use them safely unsuspecting coworker or customer, or let it smash
and use them often! They can make heavy objects your knuckles in a doorjamb. That hurts.
mobile, but require a few safety precautions. Follow
these easy steps to create a lasting bond with your 7. And one last thing: set your load down
handtruck: carefully. Leaning and straining to let
1. As in lifting with your body, you want your load down can, you guessed it, lead to a back

injury. Be gentle, not forceful. Watch out for toes,
to make sure that the path to your
customer’s, setting down a heavy fridge on a
destination is clear. You’ll be behind your as well – whether they’re your feet, or your
handtruck, so it’s just as important to have a toe is pretty painful, and could lead to a trip
clear path. to the nearest emergency clinic. Bummer.

2. Always use the handtruck

straps.
3. Always use blankets and

rubberbands on your
merchandise – while moving and
while transporting. This simple
padding protects the merchandise
extremely well, and helps you
secure a tighter grip with the
handtruck straps without causing
damage to your merchandise.
4. If you have boxes, load the

heavier items at the bottom to
keep the center of gravity as low to the
ground as possible.
5. Let the axles do the work – not

the handle; keep the load well
forward of you (but don’t lose your grip).

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