Don’t Move it Without Casters!
In a recent report by the Health and Safety Executive, it was found that musculoskeletal disorders were the most comer workplace injuries in 2010. These injuries, as well as others, cost Great Britain about £14 billion and accounted for an estimated 26,441 days of work lost.
In a recent report by the Health and Safety Executive, it was found that musculoskeletal disorders were the most comer workplace injuries in 2010. These injuries, as well as others, cost Great Britain about £14 billion and accounted for an estimated 26,441 days of work lost. This may be quite shocking, especially if you operate a business that relies on your workers performing tasks such as:
Repetitive tasks
Heavy manual labour
Stooping, crouching, or bending over
Pushing, pulling, or dragging items that are heavy and require excessive force
Reaching, twisting, or stretching
Any of these injuries can lead to musculoskeletal problems, which encompass pain and disorders of the neck, shoulders, arms, back, hips, knees, ankles, and feet.
While these figures might seem staggering, there are steps you can take to prevent work-place injuries and ensure all of your employees are protected, while still completing each of the tasks necessary to keep your business running smoothly.
Using Castors for Your Business
One of the best ways to reduce and even eliminate workplace injuries is by using 
Casters can be attached to the bottom of any piece of furniture, display case, appliance, or other heavy object. Various types are available to suit different items. For instance, high temperature resistant stainless steel castors can be used on ovens or trolley carts, which are often used in the food industry and exposed to high and low temperatures. Display casters are specifically made with displays in mind, making it easy for retail owners with rotating stock to quickly and easily switch displays.
No matter what type of business you operate, casters can help reduce work related injuries and offer many other benefits as well.
Protecting the Back- When casters are attached to heavy objects, like displays, carts, trolleys, and even appliances, you eliminate much of the risk of back injuries, as well as other musculoskeletal disorders. This is because you eliminate unnecessary lifting, excessive pulling and pushing, and unneeded bending, stooping, and crouching. Even an individual who isn’t strong can easily push along an object with casters.
Protect Your Floors- Scooting, pushing, and even setting down a large and heavy object can be disastrous to the floors in your business. Rather than dealing with scrapes, scratches, and tears to your carpet, laminate, or vinyl flooring, consider attaching castors to the bottom of the heavy items and eliminating the problem altogether. The castors will allow your items to roll easily across the floor. Special applications can even be used on the castor to assist it over changes in flooring, up stairs, and between rooms.
Make it Mobile- One of the biggest benefits of castors is that any item you attach them to become mobile. If you have your employee move a display case or piece of furniture and suddenly realise it will be more prominent and attractive to your customers at another location, you don’t have to worry about it being difficult to move or a permanent structure.
Musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace are something you, as an employer, need to know how to prevent. This can easily be done, and you can gain several other benefits by using casters for your heavy and awkward furniture, appliances, and displays.
