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Welcome to another blog post from us here at Go-EPT - Your trusted UK supplier  and stockist of manual hand pallet trucks, electric pump trucks, stackers, high lifters, and so much more. We are proud to be a SafeContractor™ Approved Company.

A low profile pallet truck offers notable benefits by allowing easy access to low clearance pallets, which makes it an ideal choice for tight turning circles and spaces, handling non-standard pallets, and areas/situations where standard pallet trucks cannot operate, therefore increasing versatility across many industries, whilst improving operatoring comfort and safety due to the ergonomic design. Opting for a low profile model leads to improved efficiency and reduced risk of injury in operational areas and warehouses.

Welcome to another blog post by team Go-EPT!  Your trusted go-to for all of your warehouse or operational setting needs here in the UK.  From manual pallet truck, electric pump trucks, to stackers, high lifters, scissor lift tables, heavy duty models, and so much more, we have equipment to suit your every need.

In this blog, we explore how to safely operate and store your pallet trucks and handling equipment in order to minimise causing hazards, accidents, or injuries...

Why is a Pallet Truck’s height & weight capability so important?

When you are looking for new pallet trucks, you need to give thought to what they need to be used for, as this will dictate how high (or low) your pallet truck/jack needs to lift, and the weight load it needs to bear. If you invest in a pallet truck which does not have the load and/or lift capacity for the job needed, this will present an issue, because it could potentially create a health and safety risk when lifting or manoeuvring heavy loads. An example is, if you use an incorrect pallet truck for your requirements, the truck has the potential to tip over, which is hazardous, as it could damage goods, or injure those working near to you. It is therefore crucial that you look at the capacity and capability of a pallet trucks for different heights and weights, so you can be sure it is fit for your requirements.

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Here in the UK, the safety of loading & unloading pallets with a pallet / pump truck is very important in order to avoid injury. In order to protect yourself and others who are working nearby, here are some very useful tips on how to safely unload pallets using a pallet truck / pump jack.

What is a high lift pallet truck?

A highlifter pallet truck, also known as a scissor lift pallet truck, is designed to enhance productivity and safety in all operational settings. A high lift pallet truck is essential for your warehouse. But what is it and why do you need one? Please read this article to find out…

With the ability to lift up to 800mm, our range of Highlifters are perfect for production lines and warehouses where reducing the risk of injury from bending and twisting is crucial.

They are an integral piece of equipment that will help to lift and move pallets and goods around warehouses. Really, you may think of them as a simplified forklift truck.

A high lift pallet truck can raise a pallet up to a safe working height without exertion. This reduces the need for operators to twist or bend to handle heavy loads. They can either be manual or electrically powered (see below).

PUWER, also known as PUWER98, is basically ‘Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)’

Below is information regarding PUWER, inspection of work equipment, maintenance of work equipment, training and competence and mobile work equipment.

Overview

These Regulations, often abbreviated to PUWER, place duties on people and companies who own, operate or have control over work equipment. PUWER also places responsibilities on businesses and organisations whose employees use work equipment, whether owned by them or not.

Pallet trucks are the backbone of material handling in warehouses, factories and distribution centres. These essential tools make the movement of heavy loads faster and more efficient. But like any piece of equipment, pallet trucks have a finite lifespan. With the right care and attention, however, you can significantly extend that lifespan, saving your business from costly replacements or downtime.

In this post, we’ll explore what impacts the longevity of pallet trucks and how regular maintenance, combined with access to high-quality spare parts, can keep them performing at their best for years to come.

Go-EPT are proud to be an authorised stockist of STAXX Handling Equipment, and we have some great promotions on the following STAXX products at present!…

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We are excited to launch our brand new Customer Portal and share this with you, as our aim is to always strive to make your life easier, so in creating this portal, we hope to help to streamline your workload.

To view full information on how to use and implement this very useful portal, please contact us and we can send you the link and the PDF for future reference.