A 'standard’ Pallet Truck
When shopping for a pallet truck many people say they need a ‘standard’ pallet truck, but what exactly is the standard pallet? The term ‘standard’ all depends on which industry you are in to know what the standard is for that, for example they are available in all different shapes and sizes and so its is necessary to choose the right one for you.
What about standards in different countries?
Within each region there is a standard of the pallet truck and their measurements. Euro pallets are 1200mm x 800mm with the 800mm side being open boarded. They are used where the 800mm side is entered and the pallet is transported lengthways. British and US pallets are a metre wide and are better suited to the wider 685mm trucks with the 10000mm length.
Safety standards with all pallet trucks
Worldwide standards are set in place for the safety of all pallet trucks. The most important standard is the ANSI B56. The decision makers of these safety laws have now been passed from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to the Industrial Truck Standards Development Foundation (ITSDF), which is a non-profit organisation, after multi-year negotiations.
Other standards have been implemented in America by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and in the UK by the Health and Safety Executive. In many countries truck operators must be trained and certified to operate the trucks.
As with any standards and laws these change on a regular basis and so it is important if you are an employer in the industrial sector or a pallet truck user for example to keep up-to-date with these standards and laws to ensure you are being safe and your pallet trucks are up to scratch.
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