Tag: loading docks

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Loading Docks: Do You Need Both Dock Locks and Wheel Chocks?

By EHS Daily Advisor Staff Jun 24, 2019 Personnel Safety

Updated: Jul 18, 2019

Safety is imperative at facility loading docks, and every precaution should be taken to ensure that employees are safe. However, is it necessary to use both dock locks and wheel chocks? See what experts at Safety.BLR.com® had to say on the matter.

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Loading Dock Safety in 5 Easy Steps

By Dan Killins May 23, 2019 EHS Management

Updated: May 23, 2019

For manufacturing plants, warehouses, and distribution centers, loading docks are the center of the action—the hub for receiving and unloading freight. Loading docks can be exterior or fully enclosed in a receiving bay, and they are typically located near a storage room or staging area. They can also be one of the more dangerous areas […]