Warehouse managers know that warehouse safety training is essential in maintaining a seamless and well-functioning warehouse floor. While an electric pallet jack, sometimes referred to as a power walker or walkie, is considered one of the most useful pieces of warehouse equipment, it’s different from other electrical machinery found in a warehouse and is often forgotten about when it comes to operator training. Like a standard pallet jack, the electric pallet jack is primarily operated manually, not driven like a forklift, but safety training for walkie operators is still critical. Here are a few measures you can take to limit personal or infrastructure injuries while using an electric pallet jack, considered a Class III powered truck by OSHA standards. ALWAYS CONDUCT AN INSPECTION Even a walkie should receive a thorough pre-use walkaround inspection. Due to the device's low-lift construction, a power failure for an electric pallet jack won’t be as catastrophic a