DANGER ZONE

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

44 lbs

55 lbs

44 lbs

11 lbs

22 lbs

33 lbs

22 lbs

22 lbs 11 lbs

MID LOWER LEG HEIGHT

THIGHHEIGHT

27”18”9”

WAIST HEIGHT

SHOULDER HEIGHT

11 lbs

22 lbs

33 lbs

22 lbs

11 lbs

MID LOWER LEG HEIGHT

THIGHHEIGHT

27”18”

SHOULDER HEIGHT

7 lbs

16 lbs

22 lbs

16 lbs

16 lbs

29 lbs

35 lbs

29 lbs

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

6.

FLANGE HANGER OPERATIONS PROCEDURE