Alternatives 4. Use Powered Equipment
![This stacker is well suited for moving loads up to 3,000 pounds for short distances](images/alt4_1.jpg)
![This stacker is fitted with a special drum-handling attachment](images/alt4_2.jpg)
![Stackers can be fitted with specially shaped forks to handle round or cylindrical containers](images/alt4_3.jpg)
![This is a powered two-wheel hand truck designed for climbing stairs](images/alt4_4.jpg)
![An airball table makes it easier to slide containers, thereby reducing workers' efforts](images/alt4_5.jpg)
![A forklift moves pallets long distances](images/alt4_6.jpg)
![Special attachments are available for removing cartons layer by layer](images/alt4_7.jpg)
![A portable gantry crane fitted with an electric hoist](images/alt4_8.jpg)
![A workstation crane fitted with a balancer and a vacuum lifter for handling large or heavy containers](images/alt4_9.jpg)
![A jib crane fitted with an electric hoist and a lifting tong](images/alt4_10.jpg)
![Man using a pallet truck](images/alt4_11.jpg)
![Man using a pallet truck](images/alt4_12.jpg)
![A manually propelled load lifter carries containers. The power lift raises and lowers containers to the appropriate work height](images/alt4_13.jpg)
![A drum lifter/rotator can lay the drum on its side. Add a spigot to the drum to empty its contents](images/alt4_14.jpg)
![Vacuum lifters can handle sacks and bags that are hard to grip by hand](images/alt4_15.jpg)
![Vacuum lifters make the handling of large or heavy containers easier](images/alt4_16.jpg)
Some vacuum lifters have two handles and work best for lifts performed below mid-chest height within the power zone.
![Vertical carousels rotate and present items on shelves or roll out drawers within the worker's power zone](images/alt4_17.jpg)
![Horizontal carousels rotate and bring items to the worker, eliminating walking and carrying loads](images/alt4_18.jpg)
![Industrial tilters can improve access to large containers and make handling of materials easier. They can tilt up to 1100, but angles to 450 are most common](images/alt4_19.jpg)
![Some industrial tilters can also elevate so that containers or materials being handled are within the worker's power zone](images/alt4_20.jpg)
Some vacuum lifters have two handles and work best for lifts performed below mid-chest height within the power zone.