Loading Dock Safety

General

Are stairways and ladders from the dock floor to the dock meeting OSHA specifications

YES
NO
N/A

Are dock personnel always inspecting the landing gear on trailers

YES
NO
N/A

Is the dock area inspected frequently to ensure that there is no blockage or damage to emergency equipment

YES
NO
N/A

Hazards

Are employees trained regarding the dangers of injuries from falls or unsecured dock plates

YES
NO
N/A

Are employees aware of the hazards posed by un-chocked trailer wheels

YES
NO
N/A

Are employees aware of the hazards posed by carbon monoxide inhalation (from forklifts)

YES
NO
N/A

Are employees aware of the hazards of wrong lifting techniques or postures

YES
NO
N/A

Floors

?Are the floors dry, free of oils

YES
NO
N/A

?Are the floors undamaged and unbroken

YES
NO
N/A

?Are all floors free of containers, tools and other materials

YES
NO
N/A

?Any cracked or broken concrete or other flooring

YES
NO
N/A

Are oily rags and other combustible trash disposed into closed containers

YES
NO
N/A

?Are all spills cleaned up immediately

YES
NO
N/A

Are staff identified and trained (responders) to act in case of major spills

YES
NO
N/A

?Are employees aware of protocols in case of chemical spills

YES
NO
N/A

Dock Plates

? Is the dock plate load capacity in line with the loads

YES
NO
N/A

?Are movable dock boards secured to ensure they don’t slip

YES
NO
N/A

Are employees taking precautions to avoid falls and injuries in the loading docks

YES
NO
N/A

?Are employees advised to stay away from loading dock edges

YES
NO
N/A

Are employees required or recommended to wear sturdy shoes with non-skid soles

YES
NO
N/A

Trucks And Trailers

Are truck and trailer wheels chocked before loading or unloading

YES
NO
N/A

Are drivers turning off their motors while in the docks to prevent carbon monoxide exposure

YES
NO
N/A

Are employees trained to respond to other vehicles and to move out of the way when a forklift sounds its horn

YES
NO
N/A

Is attention being paid to materials on the dock that could fall or roll and pose a hazard

YES
NO
N/A

Are employees encouraged to wear safety gear like hard hats, eye protection, etc

YES
NO
N/A