--- title: PowerMate electric stairclimbing hand trucks Blog | hand truck (2) description: hand truck | PowerMate safety moving solutions blog telling everyone about our awesome hand trucks, liftgates and other news about ergonomics and safety advances. 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This redesign is part of our ongoing efforts to provide quality information to PowerMate customers on the benefits to safety and profitability of using our products. [Read More](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/48227/new-content-at-powermate-info) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/48227/new-content-at-powermate-info#comments-listing) Tags: [Product Information](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/product-information), [Injury prevention](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/injury-prevention), [powered dolly](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/powered-dolly), [ergonomic strategy](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/ergonomic-strategy), [hand truck](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/hand-truck), [electric dolly](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/electric-dolly), [stair climbing hand truck](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/stair-climbing-hand-truck), [Announcements](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/announcements), [HVAC moving solutions](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/hvac-moving-solutions), [HVAC-R](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/hvac-r), [safety moving systems](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/safety-moving-systems), [powered hand trucks](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/powered-hand-trucks), [motorized stair climbers](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/motorized-stair-climbers), [appliance dolly](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/appliance-dolly) ## [A Good Ergonomics Strategy Makes Good Business Sense](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/48591/A-Good-Ergonomics-Strategy-Makes-Good-Business-Sense) Posted by [Carl Nattrass](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/author/carl-nattrass) on Wed, Oct 20, 2010 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ** The value of a good ergonomics strategy goes beyond health and safety. A good ergonomics strategy can add value to your company’s business and ultimately contribute to your goals of higher profits. An ergonomics strategy can affect profit drivers like cost minimization, productivity, quality, delivery reliability, responsiveness to customer demands and flexibility. The evidence for a good ergonomics strategy is abundant in countless studies in North America and Europe that clearly illustrate the connection between profitability and healthy working conditions. Larger organizations take ergonomics seriously and have been at this game long enough to know where to look for ‘bottom line’ benefits. ** [Read More](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/48591/A-Good-Ergonomics-Strategy-Makes-Good-Business-Sense) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/48591/A-Good-Ergonomics-Strategy-Makes-Good-Business-Sense#comments-listing) Tags: [Injury prevention](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/injury-prevention), [powered dolly](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/powered-dolly), [ergonomic strategy](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/ergonomic-strategy), [hand truck](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/hand-truck), [power hand truck](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/power-hand-truck), [profit drivers](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/profit-drivers), [safety moving system](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/safety-moving-system), [HVAC moving solutions](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/hvac-moving-solutions), [HVAC-R](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/hvac-r), [motorized stair climbers](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/motorized-stair-climbers) ## [PowerMate - the only stair climber approved for UK Underground](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/46916/powermate-the-only-stair-climber-approved-for-uk-underground) Posted by [Carl Nattrass](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/author/carl-nattrass) on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) PowerMate is the only powered stair climbing hand truck approved for use on the London Underground. [Read More](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/46916/powermate-the-only-stair-climber-approved-for-uk-underground) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/46916/powermate-the-only-stair-climber-approved-for-uk-underground#comments-listing) Tags: [Injury prevention](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/injury-prevention), [powered dolly](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/powered-dolly), [hand truck](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/hand-truck), [power hand truck](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/power-hand-truck), [electric dolly](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/electric-dolly), [safety moving system](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/safety-moving-system), [safety moving systems](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/safety-moving-systems), [powered hand trucks](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/powered-hand-trucks), [motorized stair climbers](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/motorized-stair-climbers) ## [Absolutely Brilliant!](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/46914/absolutely-brilliant) Posted by [Carl Nattrass](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/author/carl-nattrass) on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In much of the European Union laws have been enacted that require companies to conduct risk assessments for material handling and to implement mechanical alternatives to lifting a weight that could jeopardize their employee’s heath – this includes injury due to lifting strain. [Read More](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/46914/absolutely-brilliant) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/46914/absolutely-brilliant#comments-listing) Tags: [Injury prevention](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/injury-prevention), [powered dolly](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/powered-dolly), [hand truck](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/hand-truck), [power hand truck](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/power-hand-truck), [electric dolly](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/electric-dolly), [safety moving system](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/safety-moving-system), [safety moving systems](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/safety-moving-systems), [powered hand trucks](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/powered-hand-trucks), [motorized stair climbers](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/motorized-stair-climbers), [appliance dolly](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/appliance-dolly) ## [Save your customers money and make some yourself with PowerMate](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/43726/save-your-customers-money-and-make-some-yourself-with-powermate) Posted by [Lee Jeavons](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/author/lee-jeavons) on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   Do you rent equipment to contractors? If so, than take a moment to consider the advantages of renting a motorized hand truck. Most rental places charge a premium to rent a PowerMate because of its’ uniqueness and application specific uses. Many rental companies include a PowerMate rental when they rent other products like concrete polishers, generators, floor sanders, drain cleaners and other heavy loads because a PowerMate can lift loads on and off trucks and up and down stairs. PowerMate motorized hand trucks are used extensively by HVAC contractors to move hot water heaters, AC units, furnaces, radiators, geothermal heat pumps and boilers for residential and commercial installations because, unlike a regular hand truck, the PowerMate protects the operator from lifting stain. A PowerMate does the grunt work and has the added benefit of saving contractors on labor costs. On average, a contractor can cut labor costs in half when using a PowerMate to move loads to the point of install. These are real, tangible benefits that contractors recognize and will respond to. [Read More](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/43726/save-your-customers-money-and-make-some-yourself-with-powermate) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/43726/save-your-customers-money-and-make-some-yourself-with-powermate#comments-listing) Tags: [Injury prevention](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/injury-prevention), [powered dolly](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/powered-dolly), [hand truck](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/hand-truck), [power hand truck](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/power-hand-truck), [electric dolly](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/electric-dolly), [safety moving system](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/safety-moving-system), [HVAC moving solutions](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/hvac-moving-solutions), [HVAC-R](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/hvac-r), [powered hand trucks](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/powered-hand-trucks), [motorized stair climbers](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/motorized-stair-climbers) ## [An Ergonomic Strategy for Moving Bottom Heavy Loads](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/43086/an-ergonomic-strategy-for-moving-bottom-heavy-loads) Posted by [Carl Nattrass](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/author/carl-nattrass) on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Moving bottom heavy loads like concrete grinders, wood or pellet stoves, electric motors or batteries takes special care. When using a PowerMate stair climber the operator uses the wheels as the pivot point when extending or retracting the toe plate. If all the weight is at one end, it makes it harder for the operator to pivot the load. PowerMate has come up with two neat solutions for this problem, one very simple, other more high-tech. Both work equally well. [Read More](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/43086/an-ergonomic-strategy-for-moving-bottom-heavy-loads) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/43086/an-ergonomic-strategy-for-moving-bottom-heavy-loads#comments-listing) Tags: [moving boilers](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/moving-boilers), [Injury prevention](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/injury-prevention), [powered dolly](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/powered-dolly), [hand truck](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/hand-truck), [power hand truck](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/power-hand-truck), [electric dolly](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/electric-dolly), [HVAC moving solutions](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/hvac-moving-solutions), [powered hand trucks](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/powered-hand-trucks), [motorized stair climbers](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/motorized-stair-climbers) ## [Culligan Dealer finds flexibility with new PowerMate](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/43081/culligan-dealer-finds-flexibility-with-new-powermate) Posted by [Carl Nattrass](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/author/carl-nattrass) on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Jason Karger from Culligan Quality Water of North Central Ohio loves his PowerMate® because it gives him back flexibility he lost when one of his workers became injured, “…due to his bad back, one of our service technicians was greatly limited from duties” wrote Jason recently, “…for Portable Exchange tank deliveries, discontinued equipment removals and removal of equipment we are replacing it was difficult for him to deal with customers’ steps as well as getting the equipment in and out of his pickup.” [Read More](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/43081/culligan-dealer-finds-flexibility-with-new-powermate) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/bid/43081/culligan-dealer-finds-flexibility-with-new-powermate#comments-listing) Tags: [Injury prevention](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/injury-prevention), [powered dolly](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/powered-dolly), [ergonomic strategy](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/ergonomic-strategy), [hand truck](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/hand-truck), [power hand truck](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/power-hand-truck), [electric dolly](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/electric-dolly), [profit analysis](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/profit-analysis), [profit drivers](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/profit-drivers), [powered hand trucks](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/powered-hand-trucks), [motorized stair climbers](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/motorized-stair-climbers) [Previous](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/topic/hand-truck/page/1) [All Posts](https://www.powermate.info/powermate_solutions/all) ### Follow Me ### PowerMate and the HVAC Contractor Visit the [PowerMate HVAC-R micro-site](https://www.powermate.info/industries/hvac-r/powermate_industry_k0300199_hvacrwelcome) and find out if a PowerMate is right for your business. 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