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Make your workload lighter with ergonomic trolleys
A typical workday can involve lifting and moving items of all sizes. Using high-quality ergonomic trolleys helps take the strain off your body and creates a more ergonomic and efficient workflow.
Ease the strain with a transport trolley
Every day, people in workplaces across the UK lift, push and pull thousands of times. These are often small, repetitive actions that together create significant strain on the body. Heavy, frequent or incorrect lifting increases the risk of back, shoulder and neck problems and is one of the most common causes of sick leave. According to the Swedish Work Environment Authority, musculoskeletal disorders account for nearly one-third of all reported work-related illnesses (2023). Using good trolleys on wheels helps reduce manual lifting, ease the strain on the body and create a smoother workflow.
Practical trolleys for the office
In offices, employees often move smaller items many times a day. That’s why trolleys at the right working height are essential to reduce lifting and unnecessary bending.
Table trolleys and shelf trolleys are versatile and easy to load. With up to three shelves, they're perfect for moving office supplies such as paper and folders.
If you often move the same items, a document trolley or storage unit on castors is an ergonomic alternative that helps you avoid repeated loading and unloading.
For organised documents, filing trolleys are ideal, while folder trolleys make heavy binders easier to handle. Basket trolleys also work well as mail trolleys or for transporting smaller items.
Trolleys for conferences, events and catering
When chairs and tables need to be moved quickly, the right equipment makes all the difference. Chair trolleys and table trolleys make it easy to add or remove seating in meeting rooms, conference areas or at temporary events such as trade fairs and exhibitions.
In canteens and dining rooms, ergonomic catering trolleys make handling of food and dishes easier. They’re easy to clean and designed at a height that prevents unnecessary bending.
Shelf trolleys available in many versions, are ideal for transporting marketing materials, refreshments or supplies between different areas.
Stainless steel platform trolleys are particularly useful in kitchens and restaurants. They’re hygienic, durable and designed to keep the load at a height that reduces back strain.
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Transport trolleys for warehouses and industry
In warehouse environments, ergonomic transport solutions are essential for reducing strain and increasing efficiency. AJ Products offers a wide range of trolleys designed for different types of goods and surfaces.
- Shop and warehouse trolleys are ideal for moving larger items and often feature a single shelf at a comfortable height to ease the load. Some models include suspension that automatically adjusts the shelf height based on the weight of the load.
- Roll containers and parcel cages are platform trolleys with two or more mesh sides, perfect for transporting parcels and boxes. The mesh walls keep the load secure, while open sides make loading and unloading easier. Choose a lockable security container to prevent unauthorised access to goods.
- Distribution trolleys are a flexible solution for storing and transporting boxes of various sizes. Detachable side panels make it easy to access goods without heavy lifting.
- For flat goods such as panels or sheets, board trolleys offer a safe, ergonomic way to move large items and reduce uneven strain.
- Picking trolleys simplify work in warehouses and workshops and make it easier to transport smaller goods. Choose a model with an integrated ladder if you regularly need to reach higher shelves.
- For heavy or bulky items, flatbed trolleys and long load trolleys provide stability and balance when moving large or lengthy goods such as planks, pipes and rods. Designed to minimise heavy lifting and awkward loads, they make work safer and more ergonomic.
- Platform trolleys are ideal for moving larger boxes or bags, perfect for transferring deliveries to storage areas or kitchens.
The right equipment for heavy lifting
Sack trucks make it easy to move heavy items without straining your back. They’re perfect for occasional heavy lifts, such as moving boxes, machinery or equipment.
Need to move items up and down stairs? A stair climbing sack truck is the ergonomic choice. Its special wheels reduce lifting on each step and provide a simple way to protect your back during heavy transport.
Trolleys for workshops
In workshops, flexibility and accessibility are key. A tool trolley lets you bring your equipment to where it’s needed, avoiding the need to carry heavy toolboxes or walk back and forth. The top shelf usually has a rubber mat, making it ideal as an extra work surface.
Bin trolleys with plastic bins make it easy to store and move small parts, while shelf trolleys with raised edges prevent items from slipping off during transport. Taller versions with multiple shelves can also double as additional storage.
Lifting trolleys combine transport with adjustable working height, making them ideal as mobile workbenches and lifting aids for working at the right level throughout the day.
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Prevent strain-related injuries
Every lift counts. Be kind to your back and make it a habit to use trolleys and lifting aids whenever possible. By rolling, raising, lowering and planning your movements, you can significantly reduce strain on your body. Always choose transport equipment that suits the task, load and surface.
Good trolleys are an essential part of an ergonomic workplace and an investment that always pays off in the long run.
Good trolleys are an essential part of an ergonomic workplace and an investment that always pays off in the long run.
Want to protect your back when lifting?
Invest in ergonomic trolleys and get up to 15 times your money back
International studies show that ergonomic improvements can deliver an ROI of between 3 and 15 times the investment (Puleio & Zhao, Return on Investment for Ergonomics Interventions, Humanscale, 2015).
Create an ergonomic flow in the warehouse and workshop with transport trolleys
Summary
The right trolley does more than move things. It protects your body. By choosing ergonomic trolleys from AJ Products, you can adjust your working height, reduce heavy lifting and create a safer and more efficient workplace.
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