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Basic Loading Dock Equipment

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Basic Loading Dock Equipment

Dock doors Dock Doors are what allow materials to enter and exit the warehouse. They provide protection from the outside climate, and sometimes even automation to suit specific needs that your warehouse might need. It can increase workflow, or make certain tasks a lot easier   Dock levelers The dock leveler is what allows you to get from the warehouse floor onto the back of a truck that can many times vary in height, the standard height in America is 48-54 inches. There are many types of levelers, please refer to our other blog posts for more info   Dock...

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The Dangers of Repairing Dock Levelers

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Each and every year hundreds of deaths occur during the unprepared repair of broken dock levelers, we are a company that supports the DIY'er and listed below are some tips that will help you avoid any unnecessary accidents. Always have appropriate restraints in place Refer to your loading dock manual for appropriate precautions (Note:If you don't have one please make sure that you are referring to our loading dock manuals page or emailing us on how to get one) Do Not Prop anything under the dock leveler including a 4x4, as it only takes a slight movement or bump for...

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Safety for Kids, LDP Style!!

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Safety for Kids, LDP Style!!

Basic Safety Tips to Be Used in the Class Room Safety is incredibly important in every walk of life! From the classroom, to the store, and even crossing the road with your parents!  Here at Loading Dock Pro our safety is a little bit different than what your safety might be in the classroom. However, the same principles apply and must be followed.                 We have to follow a set of rules put in place by an organization called OSHA, OSHA is very similar to your teacher and you must always follow the rules otherwise you might get in trouble...

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What is a Dock Plate?

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What is a Dock Plate?
"Dock Plates are pieces of steel or aluminum with a locking leg and some type of handles or holes that allow for easier movement. Plates are NOT for power equipment. They are most ideal for handtruck and pallet jack traffic … ie items that manually moved. They offer the lightest and most cost effective answer to your loading / unloading problem."

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The Dangers of Loading Dock Bays & How to Prevent Accidents

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The Dangers of Loading Dock Bays & How to Prevent Accidents

The Dangers of Loading Docks. Loading docks can be an incredibly dangerous places for forklifts, workers and pedestrians. Falls from a loading dock in a forklift can be fatal. Every year,injuries and fatalities in the U.S. occur as a result of not taking safety precautions around loading/unloading docks. Here's How We Recommend Preventing Them. The Dangers of Loading Docks Loading dock bays undoubtedly are one of the most dangerous area of a warehouse. They can at times be a disaster waiting to happen for forklifts, forklift operators, and pedestrians. Falls from loading bays can in the worst case scenario be fatal, or often put you...

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