According to OSHA, injuries on loading docks most often occur when forklifts run off docks, or when product or equipment falls off and strikes a workers. To prevent such injuries, the agency recommends:
- Drive forklifts slowly on docks and dock plates.
- Secure dock plates, and always verify a plate can fully support the weight of the load.
- Stay clear of the edges, and never back forklifts up to the dock’s edge.
- Provide visual warnings near the edges of the dock.
- Prohibit employees from jumping on or off docks.
- Ensure dock ladders and stairs meet OSHA specifications.
According to OSHA, injuries on loading docks most often occur when forklifts run off docks, or when product or equipment falls off and strikes a workers. To prevent such injuries, the agency recommends:
- Drive forklifts slowly on docks and dock plates.
- Secure dock plates, and always verify a plate can fully support the weight of the load.
- Stay clear of the edges, and never back forklifts up to the dock’s edge.
- Provide visual warnings near the edges of the dock.
- Prohibit employees from jumping on or off docks.
- Ensure dock ladders and stairs meet OSHA specifications.
