There has been a recent prosecution and the HSE stated "An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that a lack of effective management control over operations in the pallet yard, combined with high stock levels, had led to an unsafe environment and stacks being made too tall, they must be stacked at a safe height" But what is too tall for stacking pallets, yes we have risk assessments in place , but I would appreciate any views, opinions on what is thought of as a safe height for stacking pallets? Many Thanks

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/pm15.pdf ^ is a good start, but also look to manufacturers guidance.

Rhodesia, There was a post regarding this about 12 - 18 months ago. If you search the forums you should find it. Regards Clive

Ah yes forgot all about the search problems. I also got the dates wrong it was in Sep last year. You could narrow the search down and retry putting my name in as the search subject. "Clive Lowery" From memory I recall that pallets at 15 high is just right for stacking on a Flatbed Trailer to get under a motorway bridge, times this amount by two gives 30 high. No point splitting loads to 20 or 25, just makes more work for the pallet truck. Have a safe weekend Clive