Dock Safety Checklist

An extensive dock safety checklist is included at the end of this chapter, courtesy of Rite-Hite Corporation. See Figure 9-11.)... 

This loading dock safety checklist is provided as a service by Rile-Flite Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis. It is intended as an aid to safefy evaluation of loading dock equipment and operations. However, it is not intended as a complete guide to loading dock hazard identification. Therefore Rite-Hite Corporation makes no guarantees as to nor assumes any liability for the sufficiency or completeness of this document. It may be necessary under particular circumstances to evaluate other dock equipment and procedures in addition to those included in the checklist. For information on U.S. loading dock safety requireiucnts. consult OSHA Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910). In other countries consult the applicable national or provincial occupational health and safety codes. 

Workplace safety analysis — Similar to a job safety analysis, a workplace safety analysis involves a careful review of each area of the workplace, including the office, dock, yard, and shop. It should involve a review of lighting, floors, aisle-ways, noise levels, storage areas, and overall compliance with OSHA standards. Again, an audit checklist is an important item to have before starting the analysis. 

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