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"For two weeks we've been sucking up concrete dust. I'rn about one step away from going postal."

- Tim Steele, Albany, Or., hameowner commenting on the construction of a Home Depot across the street

Playing lt Safe With Pallets

An increase in accidents and injuries caused by poorly maintained, badly designed or damaged pallets has led many companies to take steps to protect themselves from unnecessary exposure to litigation.

Among the steps employees and management can take to safeguard themselves:

(l) Strictly adhere to utilizing pal- lets designed to properly and safely carry the weight of each designated unit load. This can minimize the risk of pallet failure due to excess load stress that can lead to employee and retail customer injuries or fatalities.

(2) Use only high quality, well built and maintained pallets that meet national pallet standards. In addition, only purchase pallets from suppliers that use a quality assurance program.

(3) Use common sense! Do not build or repair your own pallets. Instead, contact a pallet professional who will be certain that your pallet is designed to safely carry the weight of the unit load. Inspect pallets for damage prior to each use and never use one awaiting repairs. In addition, be sure that all unit loads are stacked according to specifications.

Lastly, instruct employees how to properly handle pallets and to use them for their intended purpose only. After all, an improperly handled pallet can create a dangerous situation to people and the products on the pallet.