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Posted By Jay Aitch
Without my knowledge, my company has just taken possession of 6 vehicle trailers. The idea being that they will be used for additional temporary warehouse storage. Normal position of these trailers is on axels. However, ours will be situated on the floor. My problem is that in order to raise the roof of these trailers,it is necessary to unlock large spring loaded levers. At chest height when situated on the vehicles no too much of a problem but at floor level means that personnel have to stoop, and with some strength release these levers. Stooping or squating to release these levers leaves them vulnerable to being hit in the face/head by the lever. I need to strengthen my case for getting these release levers modified or containers changed. How do I measure the force of these levers and strength required to release/replace them? Is that a chart with guidelines? Is this out source to a specialist.
Any assistance appreciated>
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Posted By Steve Sedgwick
Jay
I find that it is very easy to identify hazards, the clever bit is to develop a good risk reductions measures.
If you feel that there is a risk of serious injury to your colleagues from operating these spring loaded levers, then study the task with those who will have to do this and find ways of reducing or eliminating the risks.
When you then approach your management with this issue you can offer them a solution. I find that management are far more responsive to us if we assist with the solutions than simply pointing out the hazard.
I doubt that measuring the force will strengthen your argument, simply watching the operation should be enough for anyone to determine the level risk.
Regards
Steve
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