An individual with a certain
limitations may need to reach materials overhead. To help accommodate
this limitation, a survey of materials and supplies should be performed
first. This survey will identify frequently used items as well as
heavy and awkward materials. Rearranging storage areas so that heavy
and frequently used materials are accessed at waist levels is usually
very helpful. Either raising individuals to meet comfortable working
heights or lowering materials to comfortable working levels is preferable.
Aerial
personnel lifts, rolling
safety ladders, reachers,
and order pickers are products that can help.