Manual handling still remains a problem within UK sectors, including production, manufacturing and engineering processes, which often involve high levels of repetitive lifting and moving, especially when operating as part of a production line. Regardless of whether the task involves lifting heavy objects or relatively lightweight pieces, the actions and strains of repeated movements over time can have long term effects on the human body without any realisation until it occurs.

In a bid to promote awareness and provide solutions for safer and more effective handling in the UK, Advanced Handling has taken to the road with their mini demo PRONOMIC lifting trolleys. The Advanced Handling team cover the whole of the UK and are taking the demo lifters in to businesses to see and experience the benefits for themselves in their own working environment.

Millions in the UK each year suffer back injuries and according to data sourced from the HSE website for 2013/14; handling was the most frequent cause of over-seven-day injuries according to RIDDOR.

Mike Prince, Managing Director of Advanced Handling commented; “One of the simplest ways to improve safety and productivity is by educating individuals of the dangers of incorrect handling and lifting and to present the tools and lifting equipment to enable a healthier and safer future.”

Product Manager, Rebecca Dilloway-Jones explains why Advanced Handling’s range of PRONOMIC lifting equipment is growing in popularity, and why lifting aids in general can seriously reduce the number of repetitive strain injury and back injury cases that are being recorded annually: “There are four specific reasons we [Advanced Handling] believe PRONOMIC lifting trolleys should be an integral part of any work routine; Ergonomic design; Lightweight manoeuvrability, Safety features  and Modular configurations.”

Rebecca continues with the benefits; “These [PRONOMIC] units combine ergonomic design together with a lightweight frame which offers great manoeuvrability. Safety is also paramount and these units have unique in built safety features,  and finally, we understand different uses require different design and tooling and the Lift and Drive range has a number of standard and customised configurations to suit the majority of handling tasks with loads up to 225kg.”

Advanced Handling is an established supplier of lifting equipment and overhead rail systems, applicable to many industries in the UK. Following the format of ergonomic design, lightweight materials, safety and modular adaptability, their expertise places them at the forefront of their specialist industries. Information about the models within the PRONOMIC Lift&Drive range is featured at www.advancedhandling.co.uk.