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1 of my clients has purchased some old stock pallets. They are similar to the square post pallets but with no mesh on the sides plus they are twice the width. They are designed to hold commercial (lorry) tyres. About 8 to a pallet. They stack the same as a normal post pallet. There are no plates on them giving manufacturer, load weights or limits. I've looked at HSG76 for guidance but can't find anything specific. My client hasn't loaded them up yet but has them stacked 4 high, which I think is a bit high. They are all freestanding and not interconnected due the fact that a pallet can be loaded onto our delivery trucks to reduce manual handling for the drivers. Would anyone know where I can find more detailed info about stacking and limits? This is a time when posting pics on the forum would be of great use
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Found this previous thread: http://forum.iosh.co.uk/...55-Safe-stacking-heights
And this is from the HSE pallet safety guidance note PM15 (fourth edition):
Deciding on a safe stacking height
When deciding on a safe stacking height, the pallet user should take into account: - information from the pallet manufacturer – this is particularly important for plastic pallets. All safe loading information should use the terminology defined in BS EN ISO 445;2
- the support characteristics of the pallets payload – get information from the payload supplier where necessary;
- local conditions/stacking pattern.
Stacks should be checked periodically, as stability depends on the type and shape of the load and on prevailing humidity and temperature conditions. Stack height depends on the height, strength and stability of the unit loads, and the ability of the operator to see clearly. Only build taller stacks after detailed consultation with the manufacturer or other competent authority, and the maximum height should be no more than six times the narrowest dimension of the bottom pallet. This is provided that: - you have carefully assessed the block stacking pattern and the compression characteristics of the payload;
- the pallet itself is designed to meet the stacking height required.
At my previous workplace, we stacked 3 high, but they could have been more rigid than the ones you have.
Sorry I can't help more - as you say, pictures would be helpful.
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Just grabbed the MD and walked him through my issues. He had it all in hand. Even though they are stillages they will not be moved once in position. They wil be clamped together along the runs, outer rows will be clamped to the exterior walls, interior rows will be clamped to the row backing onto it, so it'll be single outside row, double row, space, double row etc etc. And then they'll all be bolted to the floor. So in effect they will become a huge honeycomb of stillages.
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Originally Posted by: RVThompson 
Even better now. He's had 1/2hr to think and offered even more safety measures. He's going to bolt down 3x4" planks along the front to prevent FLT's coming into contact with the stillages. I said good idea, 15 mins later wood was ordered and paid for. Can't ask for more than that.
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Management walking the walk. Doesn't happen every day - well not universally!
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Originally Posted by: RVThompson I think the current MD processing time has improved a lot.
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