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Is a certificate require to operate an electric pallet truck?

April 26, 2017Certificate electric operate pallet require truck

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Is a certificate require to operate an electric pallet truck?

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Yes. The pallet truck is classed as work equipment so the PUWER regulations will apply. According to the regulations your operators should be trained and the certificate provides the documentary evidence that the training has been done and the operators are competent. (A laden powered pallet truck can often weigh more than double the weight of a car.