Pre-Loading Safety Checks

1. Vehicle Wheel Chocks In-Place

2. Fork Extension Inspection

3. Pallet Trolley Inspection

4. Platform Ladder Inspection

Transport the Pallet Trolley

• Manual Pallet Trolley: Lift using fork extension slippers with tynes positioned close as possible to steer wheel under the heaviest part of the pallet trolley. Ensure it is balanced before moving.

• Electric Pallet Trolley: Transport only in the approved purpose-built transport cage. Confirm the pallet trolley is secure inside cage before lifting and transporting.

Position Mobile Access Platform

Safely position and secure the mobile access platform at the rear of the trailer before entering.

Operator must:

• Position the platform flush against the trailer.

• Lock the platform and ensure it is stable.

• Open access gate as entering and close and latch once on platform.

• Maintain three points of contact when ascending or descending.

High Caution Zone

The last 12 ft (3.6 m) of the trailer is a High Caution Zone. Minimise time spent in this area and follow the approved loading method.

Operator must:

• Maintain clear open communication with the forklift operator.

• Move loads further into the trailer before turning.

• Never turn the pallet trolley at the trailer edge

• Pogo sticks must be fixed at trailer door when working in last 12ft of trailer

• Last 8ft of trailer is loaded when Pallet Trolley and Operator have left the vehicle

Deliver Pallets into the Trailer

Work together using clear communication to safely deliver pallets into the trailer while maintaining separation between the forklift and pallet trolley operator.

Operator must:

• Maintain continuous clear open communication.

• Pallet trolley operator to stand as far inside the trailer as practicable, clear of the forklift.

• Forklift operator to place the pallet squarely and withdraw completely before the pallet trolley operator approaches.

• Pull the pallet straight back before turning and positioning.

• Repeat the process until the load reaches the 8 ft (2 pallet spaces) Red Zone.

Remove the Pallet Trolley & Exit the Trailer

Once loading is complete, safely remove the pallet trolley and exit the trailer using the approved access platform.

Operator must:

• Position the pallet trolley at the rear of the trailer for forklift retrieval.

• Stand clear while the forklift removes the pallet trolley.

• Reposition and secure the access platform against the trailer.

• Confirm the platform is locked and stable.

• Exit the trailer using the platform ladder.

Load the Final 8 ft (4 Pallets)

Complete loading of the remaining pallets using the forklift only.

Operator must:

• Load the final four pallets using the forklift.

• Position each pallet squarely against the previous load.

• Minimise gaps between pallets.

• Complete loading before installing the load restraint.

Secure the final pallet row by installing the required Pogo Poles before the trailer is dispatched.

Operator must:

• Confirm the access platform is secure and stable.

• Check the final pallets are correctly positioned.

• Install the required Pogo Poles into the trailer load track.

• Verify the load restraint is secure before removing the platform.