subject: FALL OFF PROTECTION: New Safety Barrier that Prevent Dock Drop-Offs and Loading Dock Door Damage (part I) [print this page] FALL OFF PROTECTION: New Safety Barrier that Prevent Dock Drop-Offs and Loading Dock Door Damage (part I)
The safe movement of cargo and material into and out of your facility is one of the most important tasks at your company. Where does this cargo enter and exit? Usually the loading dockoften one of the most dangerous work areas at your facility. Why so dangerous? Well loading dock drop-offs are oftencaused by the truck unexpectedly pulling away from the dock. Add to that the hazard of your expensive material handling equipment damaging your valuable loading dock doors. Put these two together and you have the formula for disaster. Combat these hazards by using the CLEAR TO GOSB Loading Dock Barrier coupled with the POWER CHOCK system. The CLEAR TO GOSB safety barrier prevents drop-off and reduces damage to dock doors, preventing injuries and saving time and money. The POWER CHOCK system is a wheel based vehicle restraint that can restrain all type of vehicles at the loading dock. These systems are dedicated to employee safety, and the lowest TCO.
Loading docks are typically crowded, noisy, and busy places where confusion and loading dock accidents can reign. That's why loading docks are often one of the most hazardous areas in a company's facility. Fall hazards, struck-by hazards, atmospheric hazards from carbon monoxide and diesel fumes, they all pose threats to employees. Not only are employee injuries a serious consideration, damage to equipment and cargo must also be taken in account.
The main focus of the loading dock area is the movement of freight in and out of the facility. Vehicle restraints, dock doors, forklifts, and dock plates all must be kept in tip-top shape to assist in the flow of material.
The GMR Safety has developed a dock safety product to prevent drop-off and protect dock doors from damage. The product is the CLEAR TO GOSB system. Gatan Jett, President of GMR Safety, explains that with the CLEAR TO GOSB system, the aim is designd to increase the overall safety level of warehouse employees, as well as to protect the company against costs associated with injures and damage caused to loading dock doors. Forklifts that are handling pallets often come into contact with dock doors, and damage the inside panels and hardware.
