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Here at Go-EPT, based in Sheffield, UK, we stock & supply a comprehensive range of electric pallet / pump trucks, and we will have one which specifically suits your exact needs. Whether your business is small, medium, or large, the correct hand pallet truck, or fleet of trucks, is absolutely vital for ensuring your manoeuvring and distribution is as efficient and as reliable as possible.

All of our pallet trucks are extremely high quality, having gone through rigorous checks and testing, thereby offering the very best possible products for our customers all over the UK.

As with anything, there are ways to ensure that your pallet trucks and handling equipment are being used to their full potential. Therefore, we have collated a list of useful tips in order to ensure you are making full use of your pallet trucks…

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.

Hand Pallet trucks are indispensable in many industries for handling and transporting goods. Whilst they seem straightforward to use, proper training is required to ensure safety and to comply with UK regulations.

In this guide, we’ll explore the necessity and benefits of pallet truck training.

Here in the UK, understanding regulatory compliance is crucial when operating electric pallet trucks in the workplace. 

In this blog we’ll explore whether these trucks fall under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER); the key safety standards necessary for maintaining a safe and efficient environment. Whether you’re managing warehouse operations or overseeing workplace safety, familiarising yourself with these regulations is essential.

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Ensuring your pallet trucks (also known as pump trucks or pallet jacks) are in tip-top condition is important for maintaining safety and compliance. At Go-EPT, we don’t just supply top quality manual and electric pallet trucks; we also offer a full comprehensive Servicing & Repairs service, and we are the UK’s largest stockist of spare parts to keep your equipment running smoothly.

From scheduled maintenance to urgent repairs, our dedicated services team will ensure your operations stay uninterrupted while adhering to safety standards.

In this post, we’ll explain more about our pallet truck servicing, highlighting how Go-EPT supports your business’s operational needs every step of the way.

In any warehouse or industrial setting, the pallet truck, also known as a pump truck or pallet jack, is an essential piece of equipment. These trucks, crucial for moving heavy loads easily across different areas, come in both manual and electric models to suit various needs.

But before you start using one, it’s important to understand how to correctly operate a pallet truck to avoid accidents and keep personnel safe. 

In this guide, we’ll teach you exactly how to use a pallet truck, highlighting the differences between manual and electric types so you can safely and effectively utilise them in your business.