PENTAGON LINE SDN. BHD.

Company Overview

"Pallets make the logistics go round. Pallets are found in almost every warehouse and without it the transportation of goods would be significantly harder, and much more costly. Traditionally, wooden pallets are an incredible popular choice of pallet. However, few have raised questions about the risks that wooden pallets pose to the environment, workers' safety, human health and fire safety. Consider some of these risks:-. <br>Wooden pallets are like sponges. They are porous and readily absorb water and other fluids. This creates a breeding ground for bacteria like salmonella, E. coli and Listeria that can cross-contaminate food. <br><br>Wooden pallets are inherently flammable and when stored in large numbers in warehouses and other locations, they present a serious fire risk. <br><br>Wooden pallets are extremely heavy and for starters, they are always at risk for serious injuries. These workers also suffer exposure to a number of known carcinogens such as formaldehyde and wood dust. Inhalation of these substances has been associated with leukaemia, nasal and sinus cancer. <br><br>Wooden pallets are one of the leading causes of deforestation and this in turn, contributes to global warming and increased carbon dioxide"