Safety is Simple: Part 2

Safety is more than wheel chocks, hard hats, and earplugs. Safety comprises how we work, play, and live. As a truck driver, you probably have to lift something almost everyday. If done improperly, lifting can put a strain on your back and prevent you from carrying out your duties.

There are two solutions to this problem, but each attacks a different facet of the problem. The first solution deals with carrying packages long distances, and the second solution addresses lifting heavy objects for any reason or distance.

Solution One: The Back Support

Back supports help you maintain back straightness while you bend over to pick up an object. Although a back support does not prevent injury completely, with proper posture and a back support, your chances of back injury are limited severely.

Solution Two: The Folding Dolly

Folding dollies are the perfect solution for drivers like you. With a small, lightweight design that can fit in your cab, under your sleeper bunk, or in a toolbox, folding dollies can help you cart around hundreds of pounds without having to lift them yourself. The folding dollies featured above are part of a series featuring models with small, medium, and heavy-duty capacities up to 500 pounds.

So whether you choose to use a folding dolly or carry the weight yourself with a back support, safely lifting heavy or light objects is the smart thing to do. Safety is a lifestyle. Make lifting safely a part of your routine today.