How iRoll Safety Handles Reduce Injuries in Retail Environments
In today’s busy retail environments, staff are constantly on the move — unloading deliveries, stocking shelves, and handling roll cages and bins. These repetitive tasks often come with a hidden risk: manual handling injuries. At iTip Handles, we’re committed to improving manual handling safety in retail — and our ergonomic safety handles are leading the way.
The Hidden Cost of Poor Manual Handling in Retail
According to the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE), manual handling accounts for over a third of all workplace injuries. In retail, this is especially prevalent due to the high volume of lifting, pulling, pushing, and manoeuvring stock and trolleys.
Common injuries include back strain, shoulder pain, and repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). These not only cause pain and lost productivity but also create financial costs through absenteeism and injury claims.
How iTip Safety Handles Help
iTip Safety Handles are designed to retrofit onto trolleys, roll cages, wheelbarrows, and bins. Their ergonomic design allows staff to maintain a neutral wrist position when pushing, pulling, or turning — significantly reducing strain on joints and muscles.
- Improve grip and manoeuvrbility
- Reduce wrist strain and awkward postures
- Compatible with most manual handling equipment
- Durable and easy to install
Case Study: Real-World Results from a UK Retailer
“We’ve fitted our existing stock of roll cages with iRoll Safety Handles across our unit. Since the rollout, we've seen a 60% drop in manual handling complaints and no new wrist injuries recorded in the last six months. The team has found manoeuvring cages easier and less physically demanding.”
— Martin Bower Operations Manager, see the video here
Why This Matters for Manual Handling Safety in Retail
Retail businesses must balance performance and safety. iTip Handles directly supports both:
- ✔ Health & Safety Compliance: Reduce injury risk and meet regulations
- ✔ Staff Well-being: Make everyday tasks safer and more comfortable
- ✔ Cost Savings: Minimise staff absences and injury claims
Take the Next Step Toward Safer Retail Operations
Whether you manage a single retail store or a national chain, iTip Safety Handles can transform how your staff handle manual equipment.
Want to learn more? Contact us for advice on bulk orders or bespoke applications.
Further Reading
iRoll Safety Handles from iTip Safety Handles – safer handling for roll cages, safer workplaces for your people. Learn more or request a consultation. Visit www.SafetyHandles.co.uk or please contact us at:Hello@SafetyHandles.co.uk 📞0333 800 5000.
