Waste Management Safety [Infographic]

Waste Management Hazards

When working in the waste management sector, workers are tasked with moving heavy loads frequently, which can be detrimental to their health in the long and short term.

Despite the obvious risk of injury, safe manual handling seems to be unachievable. Moreover, it can often take two or more people to move a heavy load, not creating a lean working environment.

Thankfully at MasterMover, we provide the perfect solution.

Key Waste Management Safety stats

5,000 injured each year
workers in the waste sector suffer from work-related ill health each year
42% could have been avoided
of the 1,598 non-fatal injuries were injured while handling, lifting or carrying

Types of Accidents

Trapping hands and feet
Injury as a result of pulling/pushing up slopes
Long term musculoskeletal damage

3 ways a MasterMover electric tug can improve safety and efficiency

Automatic braking system so no danger when going up or down slopes
Helps reduce musculoskeletal injuries as the machine takes the weight of the bin, not the operators back
The machine allows an operator to move more than one bin at one time*

*Depending on machine, weight of bin and connection points

Client Testimonial

Kate Britton, Regional Property Manager
Alexander Faulkner Partnership
“Our staff have given us some great feedback and love the MasterMover’s simplicity of use and safety features. Now, one person can easily move the bins without strain or effort.”

Improve your waste management safety with our range electric tugs, tows & pushers

SM100 TOW

500 kg

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The SM100 TOW utilises its two drive motors to generate the traction required to move loads up to 500 kg.

Pull any load safely up to 500 kg
Interchangeable battery for 24/7 operation
Safely connect loads with draw bar or tow eye

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TOW200

2,000 kg

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The TOW200 is simple and easy to use offering towing capabilities of up to 2,000 kg. A single operator can safely manoeuvre and connect securely to any load in seconds.

Pull any load safely up to 2,000kg
Interchangeable battery for 24/7 operation
Tiller arm release automatic braking system

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TOW300

3,000 kg

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The New TOW300 is simple and easy to use offering towing capabilities of up to 3,000 kg. A single operator can safely manoeuvre and connect securely to any load in seconds.