It’s time to look at manual handling in healthcare
In busy healthcare settings, moving heavy-wheeled loads such as roll cages, linen cages, medical equipment, and catering carts takes its toll on staff, and increases the risk of accidents.
With heavy loads often moved by hand, healthcare and janitorial staff are at risk of strains and injuries.
Combined with the weight of loads, staff often move loads in tight, congested corridors and up slopes, adding to safety risks.
Improve staff safety and boost productivity
Enabling a single operator to safely move heavy loads, electric tuggers help healthcare managers improve workplace safety and eliminate manual handling.
Offering a safer alternative to manual handling, electric tuggers deliver the controlled movement of loads throughout healthcare facilities to reduce the risk of injuries and boost productivity.
The benefits of electric tuggers in healthcare
Compact, easy-to-use electric tuggers enable operators to safely move loads through busy healthcare environments. Benefit from maximum control and reduce the risk of injuries with secure handling solutions, perfect for working in tight spaces and on slopes.
Leading global healthcare providers trust MasterMover’s compact electric tuggers to safely move loads, boosting productivity and improving workplace safety.
Sometimes we can be pulling carts with loads of up to 1,100 lbs., which is a lot of weight for one person to take.
We would normally need two members of staff for this, but with the tuggers we now only need one person to move the equipment.
Your Questions, Answered - FAQs
What do electric tuggers move in the healthcare industry?
Across healthcare settings, electric tugs are used to eliminate manual handling and improve workplace safety in the movement of loads such as:
Roll cages
Linen carts
Dumpsters
Catering equipment and carts
Medical equipment & Sterilization units
Clinical waste
Gas bottles
Is an operator license or training required?
No, electric tuggers do not require a license to operate. A license-free operation makes electric tuggers an attractive option for healthcare providers looking to streamline the movement of loads and improve safety.
Minimal training is required to safely operate an electric tugger and we offer training packages to suit every requirement.
How are electric tuggers powered?
Electric tuggers are battery-powered, with interchangeable batteries or lithium options available, electric tuggers can deliver 24/7 operation to keep your processes moving.
Offering zero emissions from the point of use, electric tugs are ideally suited for indoor use, ideal for hospital and healthcare environments.
How do electric tuggers connect?
A range of coupling options is available across the range that maximizes performance, security and safety.
Custom coupling solutions can also be designed for unique applications.
Can electric tuggers move more than one load at once?
Yes, our electric tuggers can be used to move multiple loads at once – reducing the number of trips required. This is an attractive option for healthcare managers looking to move loads such as multiple linen cages from one area to another.
Our team can advise on how best to link multiple loads together.
We're here to help
If you’re looking to improve safety, remove the risk of injury and unlock greater operational efficiency, we’re here to help. Speak to our team to discuss your application.
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