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Dock Planning & Design
Overview
The efficient flow of products in and out of facilities is critical in today’s
highly competitive world. Special attention must be given to the loading dock
area design for this to happen. A number of factors must be considered when
coordinating dock heights and door sizes, and when selecting the proper loading
dock equipment.
Today’s workplace will not tolerate unsafe work practices. Planners must ensure
that the loading dock area is not just efficient, but also safe. Installing
loading dock safety equipment is just the first step towards minimizing hazardous
and costly accidents. The loading dock personnel must then be educated and trained
on how to use the equipment and identify the warning signals. If a person does not
fully understand a particular piece of equipment they are unlikely to use it properly.
It is the employer's responsibility to ensure proper training is provided for the
loading dock workers. Authorized Blue Giant Representatives can provide employers
with recommendations and after-sales training to ensure proper equipment selection and use.
Throughout the planning process, future requirements should always be addressed. The need
for more door openings and more storage capability should be incorporated into the layout
of the new building prior to its construction to save a great deal of cost and frustration
later. Planners should also consider future changes to the loading dock application when
deciding on the size and capacity of the loading dock equipment.
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