A very common dangerous mistake When using a platform truck is to load it too high. Even though most people are careful not to exceed its capacity a very commonly overlooked thing is to load it too high. If you overload a platform truck you are making it almost impossible to balance the load properly. The rule of thumb is to keep the cargo a bit under the height of the handle, this way you are ensuring propel control of the load.
The R8 rock n roller is a multi purpose cart that can be used in eight different functions among them a platform hand truck. Do keep in mind because of it versatile design the bottom is not a solid surface and consists of 2 bars running length wise. Therefore it is of utmost importance that you take extra caution that the items you are placing on top of it, are not so small as they would slip through the two cross bars.
Hi Fans,
We have big news here at Handtrucks2go.com, we have finally added in the products to the pallet jacks/truck category. For all those of you who have websites and are familiar with loading products onto it you know that it is not a fast or easy process. But we did it, and as usual we stuck to our goal of offering you rock-bottom low prices. So come have a look at all the different subcategories, manual pallet jacks, electric pallet trucks, and the pallet lift among others. Our next step G-d willing is to load up the products in the carts section, so be on the lookout. There is always something new happening at Handtrucks2go! Come join us and be part of the action!!!
When moving furniture around your home and you are using a hand truck make sure that if you have hardwood floors to only use a hand truck with skid free wheels. Otherwise you will have those unbecoming black marks on that beautiful floors. Her at the Hand Truck Safety Blog we worry about not only protecting your bodies but your property as well. Go here for For other tips about truck safety.
Steel Hand Trucks -Simple and safe
Only if you buy them from the right supplier who sells products from high quality manufacturers. We at Handtrucks2go.com
pride ourselves on selling steel hand trucks from such top of the line companies like Wesco, Harper, And Magline. You will get the best products at the best price with the friendliest customer service, Guaranteed!!!
You could sit a whole day and read all the information there is to be gotten about hand truck safety and still end up killing yourself. There is no replacement for common sense, ever heard of the guy who cut off a tree limb while he was sitting on it, it wasn’t a pretty site. So use your head first before you start using that hand truck!
Did you know that North Carolina State university has a special website for Environmental Health and Safety?
Browsing through their site I came across a presentation on hand truck safety. While informative I think that our hand truck safety blog
is far more informative, which just comes to show you that biggest isn’t always best. Till next time, Enjoy!
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