Always check your pallets before use
Never over-load the pallets beyond the manufacturer’s recommended load
Never throw the pallets from a height; it may cause them to crack
Avoid hitting the pallets with the forks of the forklift, this might compromise the structural integrity of the product
Don’t store pallets on their edges or ends. Pallets stored on edges tend to fall and cause injuries
Walk around pallets and not on them; many falls occur while attempting to walk on a pallet
Separate pallets into stacks of usable pallets and those that need service. Don’t mix unsafe pallets with those ready for use
Don’t manually stack more than 8 pallets; use forklifts to make stacks higher
To properly stack pallets, slide the pallet to one side of the stack. Using proper lifting motion, slide the pallet up the side of the stack and onto the top
Don’t ignore the safety of pallets just because they are used on a daily basis
Be careful about a large load lifted very high; as the load centre of a pallet increases, the lifting capacity of the forklift decreases
It takes an effort on everyone’s part to make pallet safety a part of the everyday operations
Each size and construction has different weight and load ranges and must be used according to your company’s specifications
Be careful while loading/unloading the pallet