Are electric pallet trucks subject to LOLER?
A pallet truck is a wheeled trolley designed to lift and transport pallets. The truck’s tapered forks slot underneath the pallet and the pump handle can then be used to raise and lower the load. Commonly seen in industrial environments such as warehouses and factory floors, pallet trucks come in a variety of different styles, such as manual pallet trucks, high-lift pallet trucks, and electric pallet trucks. A common question people often ask regarding electric pallet trucks is whether or not they come under LOLER.
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