Palift MK3 Manual
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10.3.1
Risk Assessment
If the springs are changed one at a time, there is no risk of collapse. If a collapse did occur, medium
injuries could be suffered.
10.3.2
Control Measures
Ensure that all operators are familiar with the correct spring change procedure.
10.4
Crushing by Falling Palift or Load
Unstable loads may fall off the Palift on to the operator or other people.
10.4.1
Risk Assessment
If the load is placed centrally on the Palift and is compactly stacked, and if the Palift is located on a
solid and level floor, the risk is very low. Injuries that may occur could be serious.
10.4.2
Control Measures
Ensure that loads are stable and stacked securely on the Palift. Separate the Palift work area and
pedestrian areas. Ensure the area around the Palift is clear of persons before operation. Do not
exceed the load capacity of the Palift. Ensure that the Palift is positioned on a level floor or use the
optional adjustable feet to level the Palift. If the Palift incorporates a turntable top do not rotate the
load on the Palift rapidly.
10.5
Blow from Moving Palift
If the pallet is not unloaded properly from the Palift, it could spring up with some force and speed,
displacing the load or striking a person in close proximity.
10.5.1
Risk Assessment
There is a low risk of such a blow. Removal of the load necessitates the use of a forklift, which, in
itself, protects the load from the force of the springs. It also means that personnel are less likely to
be in very close proximity. If suffered, injuries could be serious.
10.5.2
Control Measures
Ensure that operators and forklift drivers are aware of the correct procedure for the removal of a load
from the Palift, and that personal are trained to keep clear of a forklift in operation.
10.6
Descent Due to Spring Breaking
In the event that a spring does break the Palift may descend displacing the load or striking a person
in close proximity.
10.6.1
Risk Assessment
There is a low risk of such an occurrence. The springs are designed to operate at relatively low
stress levels, and if maintained should not break. If a spring does break it will be under stress which
occurs when the Palift is loaded, therefore the descent would be over a short distance with little
chance of becoming caught under the load or displacing the load. If suffered, injuries could be
serious.
