Safe Use of Pallet Truck

[@jwehrman2694]

Thank you, Dan. I liked this video for training.

[@noway2831]

There is a reference to further training for use of rear-mounted pallet-lifting devices -- do you have links to video resources similar to this?

[@pokeyjack4184]

Useful video. I have trouble steering the pallet jack into the pallet. Any tips? I seem to over steer and not able to center the pallet jack.

[@danleetrainingltd]

Hi - to begin with holding the handle straight up against the ‘shoulder’ of the pallet truck and pushing into the pallet is the best way to offer. It means you have to take small ‘pigeon’ steps on the approach but with practice you will get there.

[@walterlutz895]

Is it safer to use two hands or one hand when pulling the pallet jack as shown in the video?

[@danleetrainingltd]

Initial pull is best with two hands but once the pallet jack is moving you can pull with the one hand if it's within your handling capability. I would recommend stopping it with both hands - but don't forget the body weight - pulling and pushing comes from your body weight and your legs - the arms and hands are just force transfer units

[@VishalPatel-rg8xj]

two hands are always advised...just imagine wrong steering into supervisors or colleagues nearby would lead you to what?

[@RichardLucas-f4w]

i would question the means of pulling the pallet truck in such a way which would put strain on both the shoulder joints, with the space shown in the video why would you not just push the pallet truck? i understand this is being used on a smooth surface, but should for some reason the surface hit a bump or lock resulting in an immediate stopping of the pallet, your at risk of dislocating one if not both shoulders

[@danleetrainingltd]

Interesting comment Richard - a dislocation of the shoulder joint is not one of the injuries that we see from improper use of a pallet truck, Remember that pallet trucks are to be used on smooth floors (warehouse) and any other type of floor with obstructions should be using a powered industrial truck (PPT / FLT).

[@km6610]

Can you make a video on unloading side pallets tips\tricks? I can't seem to find a good one.

[@juliedelrosario2964]

In the US, OSHA recommends that pallet trucks be pushed. Legs are stronger than the back and shoulders creating ergonomics issues if the pallet truck is pulled. Also I have seen so many times where people go to stop and the pallet truck has so much weight that it doesn't stop running over the employees foot and breaking toes and feet. There were 4 incidents in 1 year at our company. At the site I manage, I require all pallet trucks to be pushed unless maneuvering into tight spots.

[@danleetraining]

@@juliedelrosario2964 Hi Julie - apologies for the delay in replying. There are a couple of issues with pushing a pallet truck - the first is obstructed view - a standard palletised load will restrict forward vision - as is common with all other types of workplace truck - restricted forward vision mean that you proceed in reverse so that you have the clearest view. Second point is that t he legs and body weight are used to get the pallet moving and the legs and body weight continue to act as the pulling power. Stopping the load is about planning the route and knowing when to slow down - friction and the reduced pulling will bring a pallet to a comfortable speed to stop with your body weight resisting - inclines/ramps - I would agree - you shouldn't attempt to stop it with your body weight - but on a flat surface? Yes. Pushing pallet trucks present more upper body injury risks than pulling. Plus you are not in full control of the pallet truck. We could discuss this point ad infinitum - but the real truth is - if you are having less injuries as a result of what you are telling your team to do - then that works for you - but are you seeing a reduction in long-term manual handling injuries? This is how we are trained and instructed to do it in the UK. Stay safe and thanks for the comment

[@MdMizan-rz7go]

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