Portable Manual Hoist and Puller

A portable manual hoist can lift or move heavy objects by operating a hand crank. 

Risks Addressed:

Heavy lifting or pulling can result in musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the back and shoulders.  Heavy lifting is considered 90 lb or more.  Repetitive lifting is considered 55 lb or more lifted greater than 10 times per day (Spielholz, 2006).  Low back MSDs include disc herniation, which occurs when excessive loads are placed on the spine.  Overworking the muscles can also result in back or shoulder strains.  Use of a portable manual hoist may reduce the risk of disc herniation, muscle strains, and other MSDs associated with lifting and pulling.

How Risks are Reduced:

Traditionally, one or more construction workers lift heavy loads, which places excessive loads on the spine and musculature.  Forklifts are not always available to lift heavy objects.  A portable manual hoist can lift heavy loads with minimal effort.

Availability

Hoists Direct, Inc. Lug-All
To obtain information, visit http://www.hoistsdirect.com or contact 1-866-464-7871

Northern Tool + Equipment hoists
To obtain information, visit http://www.northerntool.com or contact 1-800-221-0516

Gilmore-Kramer Cable Rachet Level Hoist
To obtain information, visit http://www.gilmorekramer.com or contact 1-800-544-3137 contact@gilmorekramer.com