Powered Mobile Pallet Jack Safety

Moving heavy loads quickly and safely in a hygienic work environment.

In many manufacturing and distribution environments, electric pallet jacks are critical to daily operations. They can easily lift over 2,000 pounds and are often considered safer to operate than forklifts.

When purchasing a new electric mobile pallet jack, it is important to familiarize yourself with its design and unique features in order to operate it properly. Equipment features can vary greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer and from pallet jack to pallet jack. Therefore, it is not safe to assume that all electric pallet jacks are the same.

Stainless steel pallet jacks are ideal for pharmaceutical, medical, food, nutritional and fine chemical environments. When electric pallet jacks are operated in sanitary environments, safety should be a top priority. The best electric pallet jacks have features that help increase operator personal safety, including a durable industrial design with steel frames and panels.

10 tips for keeping your workplace safe:

Perform a basic inspection of the pallet jack and workplace before using the pallet jack for the first time each workday.

If any problems or defects are found during the inspection, do not operate the pallet jack and report them to your supervisor immediately.

You must wear the necessary personal protective equipment, such as gloves and hard-toe boots, when operating the pallet jack.

Do not overload; know the maximum load limits of the pallet jack.

Familiarize yourself with safety features such as direction reversal.

Keep speed low and move slowly to keep the load manageable.

Watch for clearance on both sides of the load.

Always come to a complete stop before changing direction.

Park the unused pallet jack on a level surface and lower the forks.

Do not store the pallet jack where it blocks fire extinguishers, emergency equipment or any exits.