Dock Leveler Safety

Dock levelers and edge of docks need to be properly maintained. Keeping up with regular preventative maintenance service on your dock levelers and edge of docks can limit potentially dangerous conditions and keep employees safe. General Door has a few tips on how to keep your shipping and receiving running safely and efficiently. 

Keep a Clean Area

Keep the area clear of any equipment and people while loading and unloading. Remove any obstruction from the shipping and receiving area to ensure proper clearance for the forklift. Also keep warehouse workers away from the shipping and receiving area while receiving shipments, the only people in the loading area should be a spotter and operator.

Verify Clearance

Always verify clearance with your spotter prior to moving any shipments. A spotter will verify there is enough clearance to safely load or unload the shipment, allowing the operator to direct his load to the right designation. 

Keep Up with Regular Maintenance

Preventative maintenance will not only prolong the life of your dock leveler or edge of dock, but it could prevent some serious accidents. Scheduling a regular preventative maintenance service with one of our skilled technicians will ensure any safety issue is addressed before there is a real problem. 

Add Mirrors and Bumpers

Utilize the many safety features that exist for dock levelers and edge of docks. Adding mirrors will help operators when they are loading and unloading and bumpers will also aid drivers when delivering and receiving shipments. These simple features will keep your employees safe and your facility free from damage.

At General Door we know the shipping and receiving industry, keeping your business running safely and efficiently is our goal. Contact us at 833-GEN-DOOR or info@generaldoorservice.com to get your free estimate or schedule your next service.