Manual Pallet Jack

Manual Pallet Jack

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

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