Pallet Jack Safety

A pallet jack is a relatively simple device that allows a person to pick up and move a palletized load whose weight may be several times that of the operator. A typical manual pallet jack consists of a small frame that supports two low forks that are designed to fit under a pallet. A handle, or tiller, connected to the frame provides a method to push or pull the jack, to steer it, and a way to hydraulically elevate the forks. This course will focus the principles of operation and instructions for safe use of the manual type of pallet jack.

Topics Covered:

• Identify the primary components of a manual pallet jack
• Describe the operation of a pallet jack
• List the PPE needed to safely operate a pallet jack
• List actions that should be taken before operating a pallet jack
• Describe how to ergonomically move a load
• Describe some unsafe behaviors around pallet jacks
• Describe how to safely store a pallet jack

21 Minutes (13 min. video + 8 min. video)

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