Lift carriers are manual or automatic lifts that assist with moving heavy materials in an industrial setting. They can also assist with shelf or aisle stacking of products or materials.
Workplace solutions and adjustments
People with disability who have restricted capacity to lift and manouvre items may benefit from a range of manual and automated lifting equipment commercially available to reduce manual handling requirements:
Further information on lifting safely within the workplace can be found at:
References
Backsafe Australia 2011, Handling Equipment, Backsafe Australia, Perth, viewed 3 February 2012, http://www.backsafeaustralia.com.au/products/handling-equipment/default.aspx.
Healthy Working Lives 2008, Lifting Operations and Equipment, NHS Scotland, viewed 3 February 2012, http://www.healthyworkinglives.com/advice/work-equipment/lifting-operations-lifting-equipment-loler.aspx#what.
WorkSafe Victoria (no date specified), Cranes and Lifting Equipment, State Government of Victoria, Melbourne, viewed 3 February 2012, http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/wsinternet/WorkSafe/Home/Safety+and+Prevention/Health+And+Safety+Topics/Cranes+and+Lifting+Equipment/.