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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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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…

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 or an extra low profile pump 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...

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.

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.

Pallet trucks are essential tools for a wide range of industries, from warehousing and logistics to retail and manufacturing. Their primary role is to facilitate the movement of heavy goods, making operations faster and more efficient.

However, with so many different types available on the market, selecting the right pallet truck for your business isn’t always straightforward.

At GO-EPT, here in the UK, we offer a diverse range of pallet trucks designed to meet various requirements, from manual to electric models. In this guide we’ll explore the different types of pallet trucks available to help you choose the right one for your business.

As your business grows, so do the demands placed on your operations – and one area where this becomes evident is material handling. Pallet trucks play an essential role in keeping things moving efficiently, but as workloads increase, a manual pallet truck may no longer be the most effective option. Upgrading to an electric pallet truck can drastically improve productivity, reduce operator fatigue, and ensure safer handling of heavy loads.