5 Ways to Improve Loading Dock Safety During the Summer
The loading dock is one of the busiest and most hazardous areas of any industrial facility. With trucks moving outside and forklifts operating inside, risks are constant. Employees may cross the dock edge more than 100,000 times a year, according to the numbers. Without a trailer in place, the dock edge becomes a fall hazard of over four feet. In the summer, high temperatures and increased traffic can exacerbate these risks. That’s why securing the loading dock is essential to protecting...