subject: Pallet Truck Scales [print this page] Scales for a forklift or pallet jack serve several purposes in an industrial area. Workers may use them to verify that a load does not exceed a posted limit for a vehicle, container, shelf, or piece of equipment. Scales may also provide weights of palletised goods for inventory purposes. These tools are handy for any environment where workers need to consistently weigh the items they are moving. Workers may also use these scales to evaluate loads for compliance with workplace safety laws, such as those enforced by the national OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
