Docks
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Inspect the dock plate
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Check the trailer floor condition
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Trailer wheels are chocked
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Nose of the trailer is supported
by the tractor or a fixed jack
I.
Background for the Trainer:
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Does your company have proper dock plates, wheel chocks, and trailer supports?
II.
Speaker’s Notes:
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These four habits are crucial to safety when loading/unloading trailers with a lift truck:
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Check the dock plate for cracks or signs of wear, and be sure it is properly secured.
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The trailer floor may have holes that the tire of a forklift could fall into, causing
a tipover.
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Chock the trailer wheels to prevent trailer creep.
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Support the nose of the trailer.
