Pallet Safety

Pallet Safety

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Pallets are fundamental to warehouse and industrial life. They are immensely helpful in allowing workers to move loads around in a safe and quick manner. We often forget how hazardous the pallets can be when misused though. Here are some important tips for keeping safe when using pallets.

Housekeeping Tips - Wood Pallets

Inspect the pallet condition before use:

1. Can the pallet be safely stored with a heavy load?

2. Does it have loose nails, splinters, cracks or weaknesses?

3. Does it need to be replaced?

Are the stringer in good condition?

1. Can the stringer be repaired?

2. Should the pallet be replaced?

Is the pallet clean?

1. Pallets are known to carry E. Coli, Listeria and Salmonella,

2. if you are using the pallets for food ensure they are cleaned

3. regularly or better yet use plastic pallets which are easy to clean before or after each use.

Gloves:

1. Wear gloves when handling wooden pallets to protect the hands from splinters and nails.

Moving a pallet manually:

1. The safest way to move a pallet is by standing it on its edge and sliding it across the floor.

Separate unsafe pallets:

1. Remove unsafe or damaged pallets away from those ready to use.