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The manouevering of palletised loads is central to any warehouse or operational setting, so correct training for all operatives on how to use this type of machinery is vital to ensure the occurrence of accidents and/or injuries are minimised.

As an employer, the worst thing you can do is to not have regular maintenance, repairs, or servicing of your pallet trucks and other handling equipment to ensure they function correctly and safely. It is also vital that you ensure that anyone who is to operate this type of machinery is fully trained and competent in the handling of such machinery.

In any warehouse or operational setting, the most commonly used handling and lifting equipment are pallet (pump) trucks, stackers, highlift trucks, platform lifters, tow trucks, and scissor lift tables. These robust pieces of apparatus can ensure your business runs more smoothy and is much more efficient, but if any of these are used incorrectly, it can lead to serious accidents or injuries.

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Also known as a cage mover, the tow tractor is designed for towing warehouse/delivery cages with ease, the hook is placed under the cage cross member enabling easy towing of the load.

With warehouse roll cages regularly weighing up to 1000kg, manouvering them manually severely heightens the risk of injury to the operator and for accidents to occur, which leads businesses all over the UK to seek safer handling solutions, which is where an electric model comes in.

To eliminate manual operation, an electric tow truck is an ideal choice, and enables the operator to move heavy roll cages safely and effectively, even on ramps and inclines.

Greatly reducing the risk of injury and accidents, an electric tow truck is ideally suited for creating safer loading, unloading, deliveries, manouvering, and processing of goods.

A tow truck will improve safety and boost your operative productivity.

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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Hydraulic Lift Tables, also known as Scissor Lift Tables, are useful tools when heavy materials need to be lifted and adjusted at various heights with ease. These tables are designed to improve both safety and efficiency in tasks like assembly, loading and maintenance by allowing precise control over lifting and lowering. Unlike traditional manual lifting methods, hydraulic systems reduce strain on workers, making material handling safer and more productive.

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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When your pallet truck breaks down or needs a tune-up, finding the right parts quickly is crucial to minimising downtime in your operations. At Go-EPT, we specialise in providing a comprehensive range of high-quality spare parts for pallet trucks and lifters. 

Here at Go-EPT, we are the UK’s largest stockist of spare parts for pallet trucks and indeed all handling equipment we stock. See why Go-EPT should be your go-to resource for all of your pallet truck spare parts needs.

Okay, so a not so little secret!…We’re feeling very generous this Festive Season, and have therefore extended our ‘Black Friday’ deals until the end of the year! View all deals on this site by CLICKING HERE to view all offers now. There are some pretty big discounts.

Whilst we close for the Festive Period on 23rd December, we will honour any Black Friday deal orders which come in up to and including 31st December. Any orders placed after this date will be at the usual prices.

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All orders received after 17th will be organised for delivery w/c 6th January 2025.

We would like to wish our fabulous customers and suppliers ‘Seasons Greetings’ for this Festive Period. We also send our very best wishes to everyone for 2025!

We sincerely hope that you’ve had a great year in 2024. This year has seen Go-EPT do what we do best – Delivering the best possible service and high end products for all of our customers in order to help and support everyone in their businesses.