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Electric Pallet Jack
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What is it?
Powered pallet jacks, also known as electric pallet trucks, are motorized to allow lifting and moving of heavier and stacked pallets. These generally contain a platform for the user to stand while hauling pallets around a warehouse or loading/unloading trucks.
The powered pallet jack is generally moved by a throttle on the handle to move forward or in reverse and steered by swinging the handle in the intended direction. Some contain a type of dead man's switch rather than a brake to stop the machine should the user need to stop quickly or leave the machine while it is in use.
Do I need to train my
staff to use this?
Absolutely. If you provide a piece of equipment you must also provide a safe system of work, and train in its use. This is a duty of care obligation required by legislation.
If a person is injured, and the incident investigated, one of the first things wanted by an investigator will be evidence that the person has been trained in the equipment being operated.