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Some units are also equipped with proportional controls that allow you to "customize" how material is dumped. "We have a hand and foot control, so you can dump fast or slow or half way, etc.," says Aldridge. "That way, you can control how much and how quickly you dump a load."
Safety is another consideration. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) provides safety standards for stability, braking, etc. "You don't want to increase the risk of employee injury by buying an inferior machine," Russell states. "Safety is first and foremost. When choosing a buggy, it should meet ASME safety standards to ensure it is less likely to be a hazard to operators. [This can] minimize accidents and injuries, which means less downtime and more productivity."
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