Make your loading dock safer with a vehicle restraint
Vehicle restraints are a key component of safe loading docks. Locking trailers into position vehicle restraints integrate signal lights, inside and outside. This helps communication between dock attendant and truck driver. Once the truck is positioned the recessed vehicle restraint reaches out and pulls in. It hooks securely holding the trailer during loading and unloading.
Ultrahook Recessed Vehicle Restraint
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Despite the apparent order, working in a warehouse is not exactly the safest place on earth. There are many dangers lurking around the corner. That leads to certain warehouse safety topics that you simply can’t afford not to discuss with your team of employees. Here are ten important topics that you should cover:
Warehouse Safety Topics:
Loading DocksThis is a broad topic that involves a variety of tips related to working with loading docks, without a forklift. It is important to... Read More
Logistic readiness operations have a number of safety concerns to take into consideration when they are generating a comprehensive safety plan. One of the most neglected areas of logistics safety training tends to be fall protection training. Logistics personnel tend to be rough and ready types who are charged with heavy equipment accident prevention on a daily basis, and this is often a much larger concern than fall prevention. However, according to the IHSA falls are a major cause of injury a... Read More
Safety and productivity are major considerations when you select any type of production equipment for your warehouse. Dock levelers are no exception. The loading dock area is probably one of the most hazardous parts of your operation given the severity of injuries that could occur here, as well as the volume of activities that take place in the loading and unloading area. Ramps and inclines, vehicular traffic, sheer drops, wet, slippery, and dissimilar surfaces, or poor lighting in trailers are ... Read More
The advent of custom hydraulic lift solutions has drastically reduced the risk of injury across a variety of industrial and commercial facilities. The versatility of hydraulic lifting equipment has allowed many operators to perform tasks that would otherwise be considered too difficult or too dangerous for a worker to perform on their own. Custom hydraulic lift solutions can be configured to meet the specifications, requirements, and expectations of each client. (more…)... Read More
Manual material handling in the workplace is concerned with the process in which an object is moved through spaces solely under the power of the human operator. Such activities may include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, lowering, and all other similar tasks. In addition, pushing a cart or using a mechanical assist is often included in the manual material handling category.
There should be no argument that manual material handling is a high risk activity in many industries. Statistics prov... Read More
Industrial performance is considered a three-dimensional concept consisting of time (speed), quality, and cost. When a company adheres to ergonomic principles at the workplace all of the three dimensions of industrial performance experience dramatic improvement. Ergonomics in the workplace will not only lower costs, but will also reduce the throughput time of stock orders and will result in higher quality in all aspects of their work. Ergonomically designed workplaces are considered one of the b... Read More