As with all marketing claims ask him to specify the exact legislation then look it up on the OPSI sorry Legislation.gov.uk web site. If such a change was on the way non-braked units would be being sold at massive discount to clear supplier stock. Any vague description should be dismissed immediately. Whilst braked pallet trucks have their virtues (certainly identified their benefit in a number of risk assessments for sloping floors) I would not be rushing to replace a fleet of 200+ on here say. Seem to recall similar mass marketing hype about Signs & Signals - "you will need the new EU symbol signs soon" didn't notice a surge in old satisfactory signs being consigned to landfill

I've experienced salesmen quoting new British Standards as "a change in the law" - first aid kits was the last time. Check if any relevant BSs are due for amendment - which are obviously not The Law and do not need to be adhered to - certainly not with the immediate purchase of 200 pallet trucks. Ian

Agree with all of the above comments. There are thousands of these trucks used every day, they are a recognised safe way to move freight. While a brake system would be great for slippery surfaces, inclines & heavy goods, unless there is a major safety reason, the old trucks (in working order of course) will remain in full use. Unless we here otherwise! The manufactures are usually up to date with their legal responsibility regarding design specification.