Safety First: Reinforcing Safety with Pallet-Stacker Operator Training

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (9 September, 2025)

In line with the company’s commitment to global safety standards in an industry known for its demanding timelines and high-pressure environments, Creative Technology hosts a recertification session by hsei, bringing together warehouse operators to renew their training for operating electric pallet-stackers, industrial machines essential for moving heavy event equipment. “We operate as an aboveboard company, which means that all operators need to be licensed with valid licenses to operate the machinery they’ve been trained on,” explained Matthew Hullat, Operations Supervisor at Creative Technology Middle East. The session covered multiple pallet stacker models, safety protocols, pre- and post-operation inspection procedures, and concluded with both written and practical assessments administered by a certified instructor.

The emphasis on proper certification reflects broader standards at Creative Technology, where compliance with safety standards while meeting the logistical demands of complex productions is the norm of operating safely and efficiently. “It will allow us to be more efficient in our operations,” continued Matthew, explaining how having trained operators enables better equipment rotation for “double stacking, unstacking, as well as storage and making floor space clear to allow for more space for prep and de-prep.”

The training requirement isn’t merely bureaucratic. Electric pallet stackers, while essential for warehouse operations, present significant safety risks when operated improperly. The three-ton machines are used regularly to move staging equipment, lighting rigs, and other heavy materials that form the backbone of live events across the region. Such attention to foundational safety protocols may prove as crucial as any new technology or creative innovation in sustaining the sector’s growth. “Safety training is not a one-off exercise; it’s a continuous commitment,” emphasized Dhyaan Parikh, Head of Operations at Creative Technology Middle East. “By recertifying our teams, we’re not only meeting compliance requirements but also creating a culture of accountability where every operator feels confident and responsible when handling equipment that is critical to our deliveries.”