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Manual Pallet Jack

SOP · SOP-60136

  • Version 4

The Manual Pallet Jack Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines a comprehensive approach to operating manual pallet jacks safely, so that workers are well prepared to handle them efficiently.

It covers the hazards (a faulty pallet jack, falling loads, moving parts, manual handling and poor housekeeping), operator training and competency, the pre-operational inspection of the jack and the pallets, storage, general safety tips and maintenance.

Step-by-step operating instructions include loading and unloading, and a section covers moving chemical containers, including spill control. A training and induction register records each worker's training and competency.

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Manual Pallet Jack

SOPVersion 4

Acronyms

  • LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.

  • PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.

  • SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

  • WLL - Workload Limit.

Hazards

What can cause harm?

  • Faulty pallet jack

  • Falling load

  • Moving parts

  • Manual Handling

  • Poor housekeeping

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection

Pre-operational inspection

  • Follow the pre-operational checklist in the manufacturer's operational manual, ensure:

    • The pallet jack is in safe working order

    • Wheels secured and in good order

    • Pallet jack type is appropriate for the task

  • Check:

    • Ground surfaces are free of trip hazards and other obstructions

    • Traffic control measures in place if required

    • Exclusion zone, if required

  • Inspect the pallets. Ensure that all pallets are in safe condition:

    • All timbers are in good condition

    • Free of sharp edges/nails

    • Free of scrap, rubbish, and strapping

    • Dry and clean, ready for use.

Precautions

6 more sections, from Storage to Employee training and induction register

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What it covers

11 sections

  1. Hazards
  2. Personal protective equipment
  3. Pre-operational inspection
  4. Precautions
  5. Storage
  6. General safety tips
  7. Operation
  8. Chemical container movement
  9. Maintenance
  10. Employee training and induction register

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