Safety of roll containers
"Roll containers are half pallet-sized platforms, with four running castors and with a wire cage used to contain goods during transport. They may be used to transport goods in a lorry between a warehouse and a retail store, or within a supermarket to transport goods from the storeroom to the sa...
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| Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
| Format: | TEXT |
| Language: | English |
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Sudbury
2002
HSE Books |
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| Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19298151124910163339-Safety-of-roll-containers.htm |
| Summary: | "Roll containers are half pallet-sized platforms, with four running castors and with a wire cage used to contain goods during transport. They may be used to transport goods in a lorry between a warehouse and a retail store, or within a supermarket to transport goods from the storeroom to the sales floor. Covers: the causes of roll container accidents; provides advice on roll container design to improve stability and to reduce the risk of accidents during handling. Both wheel and handle design are specifically included; gives advice on loading limits for roll containers, including loading distribution. Gives information on manual forces needed to move roll containers and how the loading affects these forces. Produces recommendations on the use of tail lifts for use with roll containers. ..." |
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| Physical Description: | 59 p. Paper |