Specific tasks or objects require specialized equipment.

• Select the right equipment to complete the task.
• Do not operate any equipment if you are not trained to use that equipment.
• Keep the equipment in good operating condition. It saves effort while transporting loads.
  
• Select a stair climbing truck when moving load on stairs.

• Choose a sturdy frame hand truck with larger wheels to move materials in rough terrain. Additional set of handles allows for assistance.

• Use a pump truck to move materials stored on pallets.

• Move and dump waste materials with dump trucks.

• Move and empty drums with tilting drum cradles and drum dollies.

• Handle sheet materials with an "A" frame hand truck or dolly.