How do you operate a drum hand truck?
Operate drum hand trucks with a straight back using two hands and your leg if required by the design of the trolley; ensure no one is standing close to the load during manipulation. This Drum Dispensing Cradle offers 350mm of decanting clearance. See our award winning drum trolley designed to protect operators.
What happens if you decant a drum on a forklift?
Decanting drums/loading racking with a forklift by lifting them up in the horizontal orientation, drums can slide off the ends of the forks causing damage or injury. Wide-ranging musculoskeletal disorders as a result of long-term improper handling of heavy loads, often involving the spine/back, shoulder or neck.
What are the dangers of improper drum handling?
Wide-ranging musculoskeletal disorders as a result of long-term improper handling of heavy loads, often involving the spine/back, shoulder or neck. Any injury means lost time and reduces employee moral.
How much can a drum handle when full?
Drum Handling Safety, Tips and Procedures Industrial 205-litre drums and barrels can weigh up to 350kg (772lb) when full, these weights are well in excess of the UK guidance on manual handling – the male and female upper limit is 25kg and 16kg respectively.
Can a forklift be used for drum handling?
To save room you can rack your drums horizontally with the forklift drum racker attachment. For additional assistance to provide more efficient drum handling, Stewart Handling Solutions provides several accessories and options to help you get the job done safely and efficiently.
Which is drum handling system do you use?
Stewart Handling Systems’ mobile drum handlers provide a safe, ergonomic and easy way to transport drums throughout your facility while providing various other necessary functions. Rackers and stackers provide unique drum handling solutions for your business.
How do you remove a stuck brake drum?
Gain access to the rear of the drum assembly and look for an inspection while which is closed up with a rubber grommet. Remove the rubber grommet which will give us access to adjust the automatic adjuster. Two screwdrivers are needed, insert the first screwdriver into the hole, push back the lock.