Ensuring Loading Dock Safety Checklist
No.
Question
1
Are all the Dock Doors, which include Roll Up Doors, Power Doors, etc. working fine and well maintained?
2
Are all Emergency Exits well working and free from all obstruction?
3
Are all Emergency Exit Doors free from all obstruction and functioning well?
4
Are the Loading Dock free from any dirt or debris?
5
Are checking of the Floors of Trailers/Trucks done before any Forklifts or Pallet Jacks driven onto them?
6
No damage issues (like Metal Fatigue, Rust, Dents) present in each Dock Ramps?
7
Are all the Mechanized Dock Leveler System working fine, and all the Hydraulic Components checked?
8
Are all the Trailer Restraint System working fine and well maintained, and Wheel Chocks checked for trailers before loading?
9
Are all Stationary Trucks/Trailers restrained with Wheel Chocks?
10
Are the area has adequate Lights, and all are functional?
11
Are all the Warning Lights, which include safety warning lights, and restraint lights properly working?
12
There is no sign of wear and tear issues present in Warehouse Dock Shelters?
13
Does every Industrial Truck have a Warning Horn in functional condition, and audible above all the usual noise?
14
Are all the Pallet Storage Racks available in an adequate amount and tied correctly as manufacturer’s guidelines and each post well anchored to the floor?
15
All the Loose Products (meant for both storage or transportation) wrap properly to prevent them from falling on people?
16
Are all the Emergency Equipment in working condition and inspected daily?
17
Are all the Sharp Corners are properly Guarded/Padded to protect to hurt people walking through the area?
18
Are all the Overhead Hazard (like Electric Wires, Doors, and Pipes) marked properly and visible without any obstruction?
19
Are all the Employees are equipped with Proper Safety Equipment (Hard Hats, Protective Eyewear, Earplugs, Gloves, Masks and, Footwear, etc.)?
20
All employees at Loading dock got Training on Safety Protocols?
21
All employees get Training to operate Machinery properly?
22
All employees using proper Lifting Process for material handling?
23
Are Proper Instructions circulated to each employee for not to Dock Jump, which can lead to severe physical injuries?
24
Is Daily Rooster available for all the employees along with proper break-time?