Portable Storage Utility Cart

Portable storage utility carts typically have shelves with leveled-surfaces or open-bins that roll on wheels carrying tools and material.

Risks Addressed:

Heavy lifting and carrying and stooped postures can cause low back disorders, such as muscle strain or a disc herniation (“slipped disc”), which is bulging of disc material possibly pressing on the spinal cord or nerves that go into the leg. Portable storage carts may help to reduce worker heavy lifting and carrying and stooped postures by providing workers with surface that can easily transport materials and, often times, double as a level work space at waist height.

How Risks are Reduced:

On nearly every construction site, tools need to be carried between different work locations. Tools are often heavy or difficult to carry, which increases stress on the worker’s body. After tools are moved to the site where they will be used, they are often placed on the floor, which creates a trip hazard. Work with the tools frequently takes place on the floor, causing awkward stooping of the back.     

Rolling carts help solve all these problems. Instead of carrying, tools can be transported on a cart, minimizing manual materials handling and stress on the body. Additionally, carts have a level surface at about waist height that doubles as a work surface. An elevated work surface reduces the amount of time a worker spends in stooped and awkward postures while working on the floor. Some cart designs have drawers which help maintain good housekeeping at the work site.

Availability

Rubbermaid
To obtain information, visit http://www.rubbermaidcommercial.com or contact 1-800-347-9800

United States Plastics Corp.
To obtain information, visit http://www.usplastic.com or contact 1-800-809-4217