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Electronics and automation

What should a bottling plant consider when pallets jam in a depalletiser?

By PalletChecker · AI-assisted, source-linked guidance

Reviewed 2026-10-03 · Source backed guidance; cargo and site specific assessment required

Applies to: Great Britain workplace safety guidance

A jam can become a machinery safety incident. HSE identifies trapping, falling loads and unexpected movement when product or pallets are freed. Treat pallet compatibility and safe jam-clearing as separate controls; operators must follow the machine’s isolation and safe-access procedure.

What to check next

• Record recurring pallet defects or dimensional mismatches.
• Use trained authorised staff and the machine-specific isolation procedure.

Sources

• HSE: food packaging machinery and depalletisers

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