UNITED KINGDOM / AGILITYPR.NEWS / July 31, 2025 / With summer in full swing and a surge of seasonal staff entering the logistics sector, Pallet Truck Shop - the UK’s largest supplier of pallet trucks - is calling for employers to prioritise safety by ensuring all staff, especially temporary hires, have access to the correct handling equipment.

Spikes in online orders, retail demand, and increased warehousing activity often leads to a reliance on short-term labour. While this flexible workforce is essential to meeting summer peaks, it can also contribute to a rise in workplace accidents if not properly supported. According to Pallet Truck Shop, many of these incidents could be avoided with more intuitive, user-friendly equipment and basic training.

“Temporary staff are often thrown into fast-paced environments with minimal preparation,” said Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of Pallet Truck Shop. “If they’re not given the right tools to do the job safely or worse, are expected to manage with worn-out or overly complex gear, the risks increase dramatically. It’s a serious concern for productivity, morale, and - most importantly - safety.”

Common injuries in warehouse settings include overexertion and repetitive strain, both of which are exacerbated when workers are unfamiliar with their environment or are manually handling loads with inadequate equipment. Pallet Truck Shop is encouraging employers to reassess their manual handling provisions, particularly in areas staffed by new or temporary workers.

“A reliable, well-maintained hand pallet truck or electric pallet truck can make a huge difference,” Chesworth added. “Equipment that’s simple to operate reduces the learning curve and gives temporary staff the confidence to work effectively without putting themselves or others at risk.”

As one of the UK’s leading stockists of manual handling tools, Pallet Truck Shop provides a wide range of solutions from standard hand pallet trucks to electric lift tables, all designed to minimise physical strain and maximise safety.

The company also urges for businesses to view the summer hiring period as an opportunity to instil long-term safety habits, starting with giving new workers the right kit from day one - so that they can hit the ground running in full confidence and safety.

To find out more about Pallet Truck Shop, visit: www.pallettruckshop.co.uk