Don't let your loading dock be another statistic
Avoid common loading docks hazards such as:
- Struck-by injuries
- Falls from dock heights
- Unchocked trailer wheels
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Protruding materials
- Falling objects
- Wet, oily, or broken floor surfaces
- Heat stress or cold stress
- Caught between equipment and materials
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25% of all industrial accidents occur on the loading dock, and for each accident that occurs, there are about 600 near-misses. Don’t let your loading dock become another statistic.
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For each accident, there are hundreds of near misses. Many accidents are preventable with proper safety equipment in place.
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You work relentlessly to maximize your loading dock’s efficiency by investing in new forklifts and making the most out of aging equipment.
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The absence of proper safety equipment often leads to injuries, damaged inventory, and even more downtime, all in the name of saving a dollar.
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Your loading dock’s safety directly impacts the bottom line of your business, but putting the necessary measures in place may be overwhelming.
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You may not know where to start training your staff, inspecting worn-out equipment, or securing trailers.
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Trying to meet the ever-growing productivity targets and minimize downtime, loading dock managers get caught cutting corners with safety and overlook potentially hazardous situations.
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You can uncover potential loading dock risks and mitigate them with the right safety measures and proper equipment recommendations.
Is your loading dock hazard-free?
Like most managers, you may be working relentlessly to meet the ever-growing targets and minimize downtime. While productivity is top of mind, the safety at the loading dock is often compromised.
That's why we created this free loading dock safety guide. This guide will help you:
- Stay compliant
- Create a prevention plan
- Protect your employees
- Increase efficiency
Dock Levelers
Designed and engineered to meet the evolving needs of today’s loading docks, NORDOCK® Pit Style dock levelers combine strength, reliability, and ease of use with industry-leading innovation.
Dock Plates
Bluff dock plates offer a low-cost solution to bridging gaps between trucks, trailers, and your loading dock. They are intended for low to medium-volume loads using pallet jacks, hand trucks, or dollies.
Dock Equipment
WESCO’s primary lines include drum handling, hand trucks, carts, and lift equipment as well as a wide range of high-quality associated dock and material handling products for any application.
