Material Handling
Loaner Program
In an effort to reduce manual material handling, the EHS Ergo Team has created a material handling loaner program open to all at the Berkeley Lab . These material handling devices can be used for up to 2 weeks. We bring them to your work area and train you on how to safely use them. Contact ergo@lbl.gov for more details and/or request to loan.
Important Notes:
Work Planning Control (WPC) is required; equipment can only be used by trained and authorized personnel.
Skyhook w/ Mobile Cart
(Model 8770)
Highlights:
•Able to lift up to 500 lbs
•Can rotate, transport, and place within 75 in distance
Benefits:
•Prevents manual lifting
•Allows reaching into equipment without requiring under load clearance/access
Liftin' Buddy LNB-2 Powered Lift Hand Truck
Highlights:
•Allows vertical lifting capabilities up to 200 lbs in a convenient and versatile 2 wheel hand truck
•Able to transfer loads to shelves, workbenches, and vehicles while optimizing the load location to the optimal lifting/ scooting height
Benefits:
•Ability to raise & lower items to various heights without needing to manually lift/carry
•Items can be ‘scooted’ to desired location
Liftn' Buddy Series 4
Highlights:
•Allows lifting of loads up to 220 pounds from 5” to 65” from ground
•Can be used to transfer loads to shelves, workbenches, and vehicles while optimizing the load location to the optimal lifting/ scooting height
Benefits:
•Able to raise/lower items to various heights without needing to manually lift/carry.
•Items can be ‘scooted’ from one location to another.
Liftkar SAL Ergo Stairclimber
Highlights:
•Capable of handling up to 300 lbs
•Will allow ease of transporting items throughout the lab where elevators are not accessible and not require manual carrying of items up/down stairs
Benefits:
•Ease of transporting items up/down stairs