Pull Curtains, Not Muscles! … And Save Thousands $$$$

If one of your workers injures themselves pulling a tautliner curtain today, what do you think it would cost you, the employer ?

If you answered $5000, you’re on the money … and you can multiply that by five, in hidden costs.

Then there is the pain and cost to the injured workers and their families.

I would like to introduce you to the Strong Arm Strap, a Queensland invention that aims to keep workers safe and your bank accounts in tact.

The problem

Tautliners (or ‘curtain siders’) are a modern day tarping system for larger trucks. A tautliner doesn’t restrain a load - it just keeps it dry. However operators aren’t always aware of the dangers involved with opening and closing curtains, resulting in a range of injuries from poor handling of buckles, curtains and poles.

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The Risks

Injuries that may occur include:

  • finger/hand injuries from loosening the buckle
  • muscle strains to the back or shoulders/arms from pulling the curtain

The cost?

An average strain/sprain injury (09/10) = $10,190 per claim (Q-Comp 09/10 Statistics Report)
A time-lost injury in Road Transport (09/10) = $16,346 av. (Q-Comp 09/10 Statistics Report)
A tautliner curtain injury = $5,000 per claim (x by 5 for ‘hidden’ losses = $25,000)
The average cost of a common law claim in Qld (07/08) = $99,650 (Q-Comp 07/08 Statistics Report)

The Solution

Over the years, our team of Occupational therapists and Physiotherapists have seen first hand the damage truck drivers and freight handlers can do to their bodies by pulling tautliner curtains that are out of reach, sticking, worn or too heavy.

Some of the main causes of these injuries include damage to curtains and poor posture and technique, which results in overstretching.

This is where the Strong Arm Strap can help.

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This simple device uses a handle, strap and hook to enable workers to pull curtains open or shut with ease.

The strap hooks into the buckle (saving fingers and hands from possible injury) and allows workers to keep their arms close to their body as they pull, thus using their core strength and reducing the risk of over-stretching (saving back and shoulder/arm injuries).

Ergonomic design features include:

  • Stronger pulling position for arms
  • Force occurs below shoulder height
  • Strongest wrist posture
  • Elbows are held close to body
  • Handle design fits your hand for secure grip
  • Improves trunk/back postures when used correctly
  • Easy to keep close at hand, for use EVERY time

dsc_0102It’s simple, effective and affordable, priced at $39.95 (inc GST) - a small investment to ensure you are fostering a safe and profitable working environment.

The Strong Arm Strap has been developed by a team of medical and trucking experts and put through an extensive trial period by transport workers. The consensus from the trials was the workers loved it and we know you will too.

Here’s what transport workers are saying about the SAS:

  • Feels good to use
  • More power when pulling curtain
  • Feels stronger
  • Comfortable grip and arm/shoulder positions
  • Easier than using hands
  • Very effective when curtain is ‘dry’ or sticky
  • Reduces risk of injury

If you would like to find out more information, a demonstration or a list of our current discount promotions for bulk orders, please call our team on 07 3253 5000 or order now via the website.

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