Posted By Rachelle Smith I have not heard of any such requirements or in fact that the manual handling regs are even to be updated. Essentially I would not be particularly concerned about some eager sales rep who is prob most motivated by getting you to buy more of his products. Unless this contact can substantiate his claims then ignore him. Rather we look to what the legislation requires of us, clearly if we cannot eliminate the requirement to move then we should mechanise the process. Having seen pallet trucks used there appears to be little effort in their use. Secondly how could these be powered? You may then find yourself either with carbon monoxide inhallation or problems with charging batteries. If you ask me his information is unfounded.