Palette, pallet, and palate are homophones, which means they’re all pronounced the same way, but mean different things. Palette is mostly related to art. Pallet often refers to shipping equipment. Palate has several meanings related to taste.

Are pallets reusable?
Reusing wooden pallets is incredibly popular these days, largely because they can be used to make so many things, from tables and toy boxes to planters and chairs. Not all wooden pallets are suitable for the job, however, and it is important to ensure that the wooden pallets you want to use are safe.

What equipment moves pallets?
A pallet jack is the most basic form of forklift and is intended to move pallets in a warehouse or trailer. Pallet jacks are some of the most essential tools found in warehouses and are used for transporting small loads for short distances.

What picks up a pallet?
If this option is used for the lower levels of pallet racking units, trolleys, pallet jacks, or low level pickers are used. If used for higher levels, then mid-high reach pickers or combi type VNA trucks (in which the cabin, where the operator sits, rises along with the load) must be used.

What are pallets treated with?
To be compliant, they must be debarked and either heat-treated to certain specifications or fumigated with methyl bromide, which affects the central nervous and respiratory systems. Heat-treated pallets bear the initials HT (or sometimes KD for kiln dried) near the IPPC logo.

What does OSHA say about pallets?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) clearly states “Cargo, pallets and other material storied in tiers shall be stacked in such a manner as to provide stability against sliding and collapse” (Standard 1917.14). Empty pallets lying flat for employees to step over also present a hazard.

How high can you stack products on a pallet?
15 feet

According to NFPA guideline 34.10. 3.3, idle pallet stacks should not exceed 15 feet in height. Taller stacks are slower and less safe to move, requiring a forklift to make them shorter.

What is a pallet code?
The standard is a 2 letter country code (xx), a unique number (000) assigned by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO), HT for Heat Treatment or MB for Methyl Bromide, and DB to signify debarked.

What are the problems with pallets?
Some pallets are made from low-grade or untreated wood, which can be more susceptible to bacteria, mold, or insect infestation.

POROUS MATERIAL IS PRONE TO ABSORB BACTERIA.
CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION FROM TREATMENT.
MOLD AND FUNGAL GROWTH.
INSECT INFESTATION.
SPLINTERS AND DAMAGE.
Why are pallets painted blue?
Over the years, people have asked why CHEP pallets are blue? The answer is that CHEP paints its pallets blue. CHEP uses blue as a pallet color coding aid as well as a marketing advantage. The blue color makes its pallets easier to identify.

How long do pallets last?
between 3 and 5 years

Curious to know what the lifespan of a wooden pallet is? On average, the usual timeframe for a wooden pallet is between 3 and 5 years