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Can changing pallet height reduce injuries while packing or picking?

By PalletChecker · AI-assisted, source-linked guidance

Reviewed 2026-10-03 · Source backed guidance

Applies to: Great Britain workplace handling guidance

Yes, workstation design can reduce repeated bending and reaching. HSE describes pallet lifts, tilt lifts and adjustable tables as possible controls. Select equipment for the operation and assess the remaining handling task; there is no single pallet height that suits everyone.

What to check next

• Check reach distances and repeated lifts.
• Match the workstation to the workers and load.

Sources

• HSE: control measures for lifting tasks

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