In many warehouses where plenty of loading and unloading operation is carried out and pallet inverter is also extensively used. They are also used in many industries where during the manufacturing process various items are needed to move in the production line.
A pallet inverter can either be freestanding equipment, or it could also be a component within a material-handling system. It can rotate or tilt pallets at one or many parts of the loading and transporting process.
The main purpose of a pallet inverter is to handle materials correctly.
Uses for pallet inverters may vary from industry to industry and in the following industries they can often be seen:
- Automotive
- Beverage
- Construction
- Grocery
- Food service
- Landscape and lawn
- Manufacturing
- Publishing
- Retailers
- Warehousing
However, if the retourneur de palette (English meaning pallet turner or inverter) is not used carefully then it is likely to get damaged. All heavy loads must be carefully handled in all circumstances when these pallet inverters are in use.
Therefore, the manufacturing industry or warehouse where these pallet inverters are used must take all the necessary safety measures to prevent any accidents. The following are a few basic safety instructions that the users of these pallet inverters must follow:
Ensure proper training for the operators handling pallet inverter
Make sure that before your operators handle these pallet inverters, they are provided with suitable training on how to handle them.
Without training, if the operators are allowed to handle then they may often use them in an unsafe manner. Therefore, proper training of operators to handle pallet inverters is very important.
Operators must also wear personal protection equipment
Make sure that all employees wear a hard helmet while handling the pallet inverter. This must be mandatory in all cases howsoever secure load may be handled by these pallet inverters.
Enforce clearance area all around the pallet inverter
There will be a lot of movement of the operators, where pallet inverters are in use. In a setup where they are used, this can easily be decided.
You must add a certain extra clearance and also enforce a rule that nobody should stand in those areas when the equipment will be handled.
Maintain and repair properly
There is always a possibility of an accident if the pallet inverter does not properly work. Therefore, all your equipment must be periodically maintained.
The operator must also visually inspect the machine before they use it. If any rust or lose fasteners are noticed then the manager must be notified so that the equipment should not be used until its repair.
Inform your staff on the value of safety
It is necessary to educate all the employees so that they know and understand what their responsibility is and how to work along with their colleagues safely during work.
All employees must be aware of occupational health and safety rules and also time to time they may be given a refresher course.
It can help boost team morale and can make your employees trust each other while working with equipment.