Forklift drivers working on a loading dock are most at risk inside of the trailer. The trailer is an extension of the warehouse floor that can unexpectedly separate from the dock if the proper safety precautions aren’t taken, as this video shows.

Dok-Lok® vehicle restraints help prevent all types of trailer separation accidents. But if the view of the control box is obstructed, accidents can still happen due to miscommunication.

Clear, constant communication of the Dok-Lok control box status to the forklift driver when entering and exiting the trailer is essential to safety at the loading dock. Once the forklift operator enters the trailer, his view of the dock becomes

Rite-Vu consists of individual products that offer full-time communication of the Dok-Lok status.

Corner-Vu- provides clear, visual communication of the Dok-Lok status in the forklift operator’s line-of-sight when entering the trailer.
Leveler-Vu – provides clear, visual communication of
the Dok-Lok status in the forklift operator’s line-of-sight when exiting the trailer.
Pedestrian-Vu- visually communicates to loading dock personnel if a forklift is inside of a trailer.

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