Safety Management
Human Factors
Pushing/Pulling

A safe operating procedure sheet

The basics

Safety advice for workers

A safety talk on the safe use of hand pallet trucks

Tips for the safe use of hand pallet trucks in the workplace

Hazards to consider when using a hand truck

Addressing some of the common hazards encountered when using hand trucks

For safe hand truck operation

Advice for the safe operation of a hand truck

For a safety meeting presentation

Safety advice

Consensus is push, don't pull

Follow these Safe Handling Guidelines

A listing of safety procedures to follow when using pallet jacks

An online video on the safe use of the pallet jack

Discusses the force limits for horizontal and vertical pushing and pulling

The findings of a 2007 study on developing pushing and pulling assessment charts for high risk operations

The ergonomis of pushing and pulling

Effect of one-handed pushing and pulling strength at different handle heights in vertical direction

Information on proper hand cart selection

Includes a pushing/pulling assessment checklist

A tailgate topic on the safe use of hand pallet trucks and electric carts in the workplace

A safety fact sheet

Safety tips for those using hand trucks, carts, dollies