On most manual pallet jacks, the back wheels are exposed, presenting a danger to the feet of operators or bystanders. By encasing the wheels of the manual pallet jack, the patented FootGuardian safety guard reduces the exposure associated with foot rollover injuries. The FootGuardian is a self-adjusting mechanism that conforms to the irregularities and pitches of truck ramps and allows a full range of motion for steering.
Product information is provided by manufacturers. This publication has not independently tested manufacturers' products and cannot assume responsibility for the validity of product claims. Short Pallet Truck
Take a quiz about this issue of the magazine and earn recertification points from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
Read what other people are saying and post your own comment.
How Businesses Keep Workers Safe During Natural Disasters
Stay Safe this Summer: Heat Illness Prevention Checklist
Enhancing Electrical Reliability and Safety Programs
Free White Paper: Top EHS Practices
Top OSHA Training Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The 1-2-3 Punch to Fight Occupational Fatigue
Safety+Health magazine, published by the National Safety Council, offers comprehensive national coverage of occupational safety news and analysis of industry trends to more than 91,000 subscribers.
Pallet Truck Load Wheels Save lives, from the workplace to anyplace. The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate. We focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths.