Always check pallet jack manual or electric to see that it is in good working order before attempting to handle a load.
Manual pallet jack safety quiz.
Use established traffic lanes and exercise caution to avoid collisions at corners.
Although this assortment of material handling equipment all has different features like load capacities and safety devices pallet trucks can be divided into two separate categories manual pallet jacks and powered pallet trucks.
But a manual pallet jack is controlled better by pulling on the handle if you push it the handle will be vertical and not under the right amount of control.
Manual pallet truck safety tips.
Stop moving your load if someone is in your way don t assume the person sees you and can avoid you.
The number one rule is to know your equipment.
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Always examine pallet before attempting to move it.
Notify your supervisor about any faulty equipment immediately.
But what do i know since i have used manual pallet jacks since 1980 and moved over the years more than a warehouse amount of pallets.
Because pallet jacks can be driven with the load leading or trailing the steering wheels may be either in the front or.
Passengers are allowed to ride on electric pallet jacks sometimes.
Be aware of potential hazards and follow safe use best practices to lower the risk of an incident or injury.
Pallet jack safety a 2 the occupational safety and health administration osha recommends that you push don t pull manual pallet jacks.
There are many different models of pallet trucks on the market and they re supplied by a variety of manufacturers.
This is only time the handle should be down to jack the pallet.
Raise the forks by pushing the actuating lever down and pumping the handle.
Operating a pallet jack safely requires an awareness of its unique driving and handling characteristics.
The maximum safe load capacity should never be exceeded.
These vehicles operate quite differently from automobiles or other types of powered industrial trucks.
Moving materials with a hand pallet truck may seem easy but safe handling requires skill.
A typical manual pallet jack consists of a small frame that supports two low forks that are designed to fit under a pallet.
Occupational safety officer katie jones kjones17 uoregon edu environmental health and safety ehsinfo uoregon edu 541 346 3192 does not act in place of official training.
A handle or tiller connected to the frame provides a method to push or pull the jack to steer it and a way to hydraulically elevate the forks.
I agree with you for the most part.
It is not necessary to make sure the load is.
A one inch clearance between the floor and pallet is usually sufficient.
Pallet jacks are used to make easy work out of what would usually be a multiple person job lifting a load from point a to b eliminating the strain and energy whilst also saving time.
