Tip Sheet: Is That Pallet Safe to Move?

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• Corporate Authors:
  Washington (State). Department of Labor and Industries
• Description:
  Back strains from being struck by boxes or cartons are the most common workers' compensation claims related to getting struck by objects. These injuries can happen at any time during the load/unload process, including during forklift transport or from cargo shift when opening a trailer. Safely secure your load before moving it with a forklift, pallet jacks or other equipment. TIPS TO LIVE BY: Use pallets that are sturdy and the right size. Stack load evenly, keeping the largest and heaviest items on the bottom. Shrink-wrap or strap the pallet using proper securement methods. Don't try to catch falling cargo or boxes. Center forks evenly under the load for good balance. Keep forks lowered for stability and visibility while traveling. Avoid bumps to prevent cargo shift or a tip over. Keep bystanders away from forklifts. Watch your speed, especially while turning. Leave plenty of room for pedestrians [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Automobiles Education Musculoskeletal Diseases Musculoskeletal System Occupational Health Personal Protective Equipment Risk Assessment Risk Factors Safety Safety Management Staff Development Workplace

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• Keywords:
  Back Injuries Drivers Falling Objects Hazards Injuries Injury-prevention Personal-protection Risk-factors Safety-education Safety-measures Safety-practices Training Trucking Work-environment Workers Workers Compensation

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• Publisher:
  Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Fact Sheet
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 10 ; Washington
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  1
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20058241
• Citation:
  Olympia, WA: Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, 90-21-2019, 2019 Feb; :1
• Contact Point Address:
  SHARP Program, Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, PO Box 44330, Olympia, WA 98504-4330
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2019
• Performing Organization:
  Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Tip sheet: is that pallet safe to move
• End Date:
  20260630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:653bb9fdf6f1d0993b3885f7955ee6d2bfa4f3bd9695761b3d07c7bb5dc242141749b2e5d5667fd3c2a90caf0a75f5ed838f1ddea59a05d99416cbe3b419682c
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/221372/cdc_221372_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 692.02 KB ]