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Knowledge of ergonomics, engineering, and the work environment are the beginning steps to reducing injuries in the workplace.
Reaching to heights or distances outside of the range of knuckle to shoulder height can lead to upper body injuries, especially when needing to reach 18” or more from the body.
Reaching creates greater stress on muscles Reaching creates greater stress on muscles and tissues when lifting materials. The Flange Hanger protects your neck, back & shoulders by doing the material handling for you.
EXTENDED REACHING
WOMEN MENWOMEN
22 lbs
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22 lbs 11 lbs
MID LOWER LEG HEIGHT
THIGHHEIGHT
27”18”9”
WAIST HEIGHT
SHOULDER HEIGHT
11 lbs
22 lbs
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MID LOWER LEG HEIGHT
THIGHHEIGHT
27”18”
SHOULDER HEIGHT
7 lbs
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7 lbs 16 lbs
MID LOWER LEGHEIGHT
THIGHHEIGHT
9”18”27”
WAISTHEIGHT
SHOULDERHEIGHT
18”0” 9”
A recent survey from the BLS (Bureau of Labour Statistics) shows that 75% of back injuries occur while performing lifting tasks.
This statistic highlights the importance of educating workers on proper lifting techniques, and the thresholds of moving heavy materials.
PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES
INSERT SUPPORT TOOL INTO BACK SIDE OF FLANGE
1.
TIGHTEN SET SCREW INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE FLANGE LOCKING THE SUPPORT TOOL TO THE FIXED FLANGE.
2.
PLACE FLANGED MATERIAL ONTO SUPPORT TOOL
3.
INSTALL BOLTS AND GASKET
4.
LOOSEN SET SCREW FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FLANGE
5.
REMOVE SUPPORT TOOL AND INSTALL THE LAST TWO BOLTS
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FLANGE HANGER OPERATIONS PROCEDURE