Operate a pallet jack manual or electric until trained and authorized.
Manual pallet jack safety poster.
A typical manual pallet jack consists of a small frame that supports two low forks that are designed to fit under a pallet.
Take a look at the following safety tips for using pallet jacks safely.
A manual pallet jack is a pure mechanical pump operated hydraulic system in which the prongs of the jack are manually rolled into a pallet then the jack is pumped up and manually pushed or pulled.
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Always check the pallet jack manual or electric to see that it is in good working order before attempting to handle a load.
A pallet jack also known as a pallet truck pallet pump pump truck dog or jigger is a tool used to lift and move pallets pallet jacks are the most basic form of a forklift and are intended to move heavy or light pallets within a warehouse.
A handle or tiller connected to the frame provides a method to push or pull the jack to steer it and a way to hydraulically elevate the forks.
Osha safety and health information bulletin shib september 30 2003.
Pallet jack safety.
That s where pallet jacks come into play and these tools can be invaluable for any company.
Even when warehouses don t have forklifts on the premises they often need heavy equipment to move items around the facility.
6 tips for pallet jack safety.
Pallet jack safety procedures do.
Pallet jacks are used to make easy work out of what would usually be a multiple person job lifting a load from point a to b eliminating the strain and energy whilst also saving time.
Pallet jack ensure load is stable no people can ride on the pallet jack push rather than pull whenever possible avoid inclines if possible on an incline always have the load downgrade of you never leave load raised store pallet jack in an out of the way area where forks and handle are not a tripping hazard e g in a pallet or.
The jack is steered by a tiller like lever that also acts as the pump handle for raising the jack.
Informs employers that youth employment regulations 29 cfr 570 promulgated under the fair labor standards act prohibit most employees under the age of 18 years from operating forklifts for non agricultural operations and reminds employers that all forklift operators.
Confirm load being lifted is within the capacity limit.
When operating a pallet jack even for a short time span you should ensure you are wearing the correct safety equipment including steel capped boots gloves and.
