Chrissie 75 views and no one has offered an opinion, which suggests that no one is sure of the answer or perhaps wary of being shot down in flames if someone says it is not safe. However, yours truly is not afraid to go where no one else will tread...unusual method employed, but I see no issue with what you describe, provided those involved are fully trained and a risk assessment has captured any potential mishaps. As you comment, it is a practical solution to remove the need for significant bending and presumably a common task. That said, I can't help but think there may be a better way of removing boxes onto another unit, but without more information I cannot comment further. Ray

Sounds like a sensible adaptation using existing site equipment to achieve the same effect as using a pallet high lift truck. Pallet high lifts are common at my site to eliminate the manual handling issues of reaching to floor level to either lift items from, or place items to, a pallet and are more adaptable than fixed pallet hoists / robots typically seen on automatic and semi-automatic palletising lines. Our rules include ensuring the brake is firmly on to prevent lateral movement, no feet under the pallet, add / remove in layers to ensure the load remains stable, adjust the height as each layer is removed or added. Where multiple operatives are working on the same job only one designated vehicle controller

at my work we have loading tables which seem to have been a godsend to the staff-maybe something to consider in future? as long as you can show all necessary measures have been taken I can see the logic