Pallet Loading on to Narrow Walkway
Client: Specialist provider of Furnace and Heat Treatment Site Services
Problems:
-
Existing mezzanine floor occupying the full length of the building with offices and storerooms. Access to the storerooms is via two 2000 mm standard height double doors opening onto the walkway in two places.
-
Existing pallet loading access to the walkway was two swing-out gates in the walkway barrier.
- Pallets were loaded with cardboard boxes up to 1850 mm high. As the walkway width was less than the pallet depth, the storeroom doors had to be opened to create enough loading space.
- A risk assessment highlighted the danger of personnel, who were constantly using the walkway for access between offices, of falling through the open gates or coming into contact with moving loads.
Solution:
-
Existing gates were removed and replaced with two of the Mezzbarriers Omega-Nu space-saving safety pallet gates.
-
The inner gate was designed to fold down within the open storeroom doors, allowing safe access for loading full-size pallets whilst protecting all personnel from potential danger.
-
Once pallets were safely landed, the inner gate could be folded up, closing the edge gate. A pallet truck was used to pull the pallet backwards into the storeroom. Which allowed personnel safe passage along the walkway.
We can help you too!
Q05927
The pallet gate design and manufacturing services (To ISO 9001) provided by our in-house mezzanine barrier division meet the recommendations of the Health and Safety Executive
Do you need help in providing a suitable HSE recommended double barrier system for your loading operation? - We here to help!
You can select from many different models in the Safety Pallet Gates section of this website. You will also find a helpful 'How do I select the right pallet gate?' guide. Or on each of the model pages, there is detailed information on what the model does and the full dimensions, etc. Plus there is a specific enquiry form for a custom application for you to use.
Not sure which model you need?
You can use our easy-to-use online Enquiry Form - Just select the one which covers your particular application to tell us what your exact requirements are and we will provide a no-obligation, competitive quotation for the right type of safety gate to meet your safety requirements. Alternatively, you can call our sales team to discuss your problem in more detail. For the UK call 0161 223 1990 or International calls to +44 161 223 1990 or by email to mezzbarriers@dale-lifting.co.uk