Using a Vacuum Lift to Load or Unload Bags of Material from a Pallet

Figure 9 shows an employee operating an overhead vacuum or air hoist to move large bags of materials to flat carts or pallets (not shown). A vacuum lift device can alleviate the repetitive stress of lifting and moving of unstable materials. A main advantage is the lifting task can be done in less time by nearly any employee regardless of size and strength, thus increasing productivity.