Roll Handing - The Key to Balancing Productivity, Safety

On-the-jobs injuries stemming from operators lifting and moving heavy rolls around the facility are prevalent and very costly. The statistics are eye-opening. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, 1.3 million injuries and illnesses in private industry required recuperation away from work in 2003. Among the top three occupations with the greatest number of such injuries and illnesses was material movers.