Pallet sling.

TM 38-400/NAVSUP PUB 572/AFMAN 23-210 MCO 4450.14/DLAM 4145.42

(3)

Mitered corners.

(4)

A handrail on background.

(5)

Safety chains to enclose pallet area.

(6)

Chains for securing pallet to fork truck.

(7)

Checkerplate flooring to prevent slippage

on pallet.

There are two types of safety pallets, type "A"

and type "B." The type A safety pallet (fig. 4-58) is large

enough to accommodate the average pallet and provide

ample space from which a person can move materials

safely into or out of storage. Fork extensions should be

sued with type "A" safety pallet (fig. 4-60) and, notice to

this effect should be displayed prominently on the side

of the pallet. The load carrying capacity of a fork truck

rated at 24-inch load center is reduced by approximately

20 percent when handling loads of 60 inches long. This

lower capacity must be considered when using the type

"A" safety pallet. The type "B" safety pallet is similar to

Figure 4-60. Extension forms used with the type "A"

type "A," but smaller and more maneuverable in narrow

safety pallet.

aisles, a feature which is of value in maintenance work

and in the movement of small lots of materials into and

out of restricted storage areas. The specifications for

l. Pallet sling. Figure 4-61 shows a pallet sling

construction of the type "A" and type "B" safety pallet

which is used to handle a pallet for overhead lifting by a

are outlined in figure 4-62. In addition, protection from

crane.

falling objects, should the operating conditions require it

will be provided to protect personnel who are being

elevated.

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