Sixth Wheel

According to statistics released on April 10, 2002 by the Labor Department:

	Truckers suffer the greatest number of injuries and illnesses resulting in lost work time;
	Truckers have had the greatest median number of days away from work;
	More than 40% of absences were from muscular sprains or strains, most often involving the back. SIXTH WHEEL™ reduces driver muscular exertion and injury risk.

The American Trucking Associations supports the OSHA recommendation for voluntary guideleines addressing 'ergonomic' (repetitive musculoskeletal activities in the workplace) issues. Hand cranking the landing gear is clearly defined in this section. Since ratcheting in a correct posture is easier than cranking, the replacement of the hand crank with the SIXTH WHEEL™ may enable voluntary compliance to the OSHA recommended practices...economically! An industry safety innovation that reduces muscular exertion and saves time!


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