A slow but relatively safe way is to have a four part cable sling made up.
We used two aluminum pipes through the fork locations of the pallet then one
eye of the sling end over the four ends of the protruding pipes. It is
crude but works.
The other way is to make up a small pallet lifter out of tubing. ( about 80
pounds) I can send you some pics if you are interested. I made up a set
for a steel shop that are in constant use for the last ten years.
Randy


"Ignoramus17955" wrote in message
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I often need to hoist items on pallets from my truck onto the floor,
using my chain hoist. Because I do not know how to hoist pallets
safely, I usually lifted items from them. I would like however, to
learn some safe method of rigging a pallet to be lifted by a hoist.

I have some thoughts related to using 2x4s as spreaders etc, but
wanted to check with local experts first. Any good ideas will be
appreciated.

i