5 Tools Leading the Way For a Safe & Efficient Loading Dock

LED Lights with Motion Sensing Technology

Improve visibility inside the trailer with LED dock lights. LED lights save energy and are longer-lasting than incandescent bulbs. A durable and impact resistant light is ideal and one with a multi-articulating arm (that doesn’t sag) will help keep light right where it’s needed.

Consider LED lights with motion sensing technology like the Flex Neck; the light dims after a period of inactivity to save energy and, when fork trucks are backing up the bright light is reduced, avoiding unnecessary strain on the eyes.

The Coolman® 2500 Trailer Fan with the optional dock light will help keep your dock workers comfortable and productive while manually loading and unloading parcels.

Get the Right Sequence

An interconnected system ensures a safe sequence of operation by preventing one system from operating until another has already been initiated. The Dok-Commander allows you to create a customized sequence of operation, reducing the chances of human error and unsafe practices. 

A common sequence of operation requires that a vehicle restraint is properly engaged before an overhead door can be raised and/or a dock leveler can be operated. And, more recently this sequence has incorporated open dock drop-off protection. 

Additionally, the new Lok-Vu™ Trailer Presence Monitor provides instant confirmation that a trailer is present and secured. Watch this video to learn more.  

An Additional Layer of Safety During Loading and Unloading

Loading and unloading docked trailers means limited visibility for people on and off of forklifts; material handlers in the trailer may not see activity on the loading dock floor and oftentimes workers on the loading dock can’t see what’s happening inside the trailer. Stay a step ahead of these hazards with Pedestrian-Vu™. It features motion sensors that detect activity inside of a trailer then communicate a warning, with an intense, flashing blue light on the dock leveler, to pedestrians and material handling operators maneuvering the loading dock.

Hazard Recognition and Control

Help protect people on and off of forklifts, inside at the loading dock and outside on the drive approach. The newly expanded Rite-Vu™ System is comprised of four separate products, and each one helps you detect, communicate and control potential hazards at the loading dock using motion detection, line-of-sight notifications, and audible alarms.

Using the right tools can help you create a safer and more productive environment at your loading dock.