Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and Other Health ...

Forklifts and pallet liftersIf you plan to use forklifts or pallet lifters in your facility—■■■■■■■Ensure the floor is even and able to withstand theweight of the loaded lifter.Ensure the lifter has room to load and unload products.Consider the appropriate lifter for your facility.Forklifts and pallet lifters can be powered by gas, diesel,liquid propane gas, or electricity, all of which affectthe capacity and cost. Also consider the warehouseventilation and environment.Keep an extra battery or a battery charger, if needed.Ensure the battery can last a full day.Ensure the lifter can reach the highest pallet rack.Keep a record of maintenance and servicing of thelifter in a secure, visible place.Maintain and post picture identification of employeeswho have been trained and are authorized to operatethe lifter.80Pallet lifters come in two types, walkie and seated, and eachhas some advantages. Walkies are better when space is limitedbecause the turning radius is smaller. However, they are veryslow moving and are not as useful in larger warehouses. Seatedlifters move much faster but are much more expensive.