loading dock safety checklist

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This checklist allows you to determine the general condition andsafety of your loading dock area and can help you develop an actionplan for improvement.Conduct a thorough review of your speci c operation to develop a list of items forinspection. Space is provided at the end to add location-speci c items you feel arenecessary for the safety of your loading dock operation.Checklist items are based upon multiple sources, including:

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.176 Material Handling

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 Forklift Safety

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces

ANSI B56.1-1969 Amer ican National Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks

ANSI 1264.2-2006 Provision for Slip Resistance on Walking/Working Surfaces

Work Areas Yes No N/A Item Correction Date

Good, general housekeeping is maintained.

Floors are swept daily.Floors are washed regularly.

Floors have good frictional characteristics.

Trash containers are emptied promptly.

Dunnage is managed proper ly.

Mirrors are provided at blind corners.

Passageways, doorways and stairs are free ofobstructions and tripping hazards.

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This checklist is designedto help you identify potential

hazards of a loading dockoperation.

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Material Handling Yes No N/A Item Correction Date

General and task-speci c ergonomic training is provided.

Lifting is minimized by using good task design and engineeringtechniques.

Adequate and safe hand trucks are provided.

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Loading Dock Yes No N/AItem Correction Date

Dock approaches are free from potholes or deteriorated pavement.

Dock bumpers are in good condition.

If trailer restraint systems are used, they are maintained to manufacturersspeci cations.

If trailer restraint systems lights are provided, they function as designed.

Trailer wheel chocks are used to block trailers and prevent movementduring loading and unloading operations.

Two trailer wheel chocks are provided for each trailer.

Trailer wheel chocks are chained to the building.

Warning signs or warning lights regarding moving vehicles are in use.

Dockworkers are instructed to NEVER be behind a backing trailer.

If dock levelers or dock plates are used, they are in proper working order.

The dock leveler or dock plate capacity is adequate, given typical loadweights, lift truck speeds, ramp inclines and frequency of use.

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Electrical Safety

Yes No N/A Item Correction DatePhone lines and electrical conduits are undamaged.

Rubber insulating mats are placed at the base of high voltage boxes.

Electrical rooms are clean and not used for storage.

Panel box doors are closed.

All circuit boxes are covered.

Machinery and other electrical equipment are proper ly grounded.

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Industrial Trucks Yes No N/A Item Correction Date

All operators are trained, evaluated and cer ti ed to ensure they canoperate industrial trucks safely.

Before use, each industrial truck is examined for hazardous conditionsthat would make it unsafe to operate.

Operators follow safe procedures for picking up, putting down andstacking loads.

Operators drive safely (never exceed established speed limits and goslowly in congested areas or those with slippery sur faces).

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Truck/Trailer Safety Yes No N/A Item Correction Date

Truck drivers have a place away from the loading dock to wait while theirtrailer is being loaded or unloaded.

Truck engines are turned off during loading and unloading operations.

A lock box or key control system is used.

Trailer lighting is adequate for the tasks being performed.

Trailer oors are inspected before entering with lift trucks.

Carbon monoxide levels are periodically checked to evaluate dockworkerexposure.

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Fire Safety Yes No N/AItem Correction Date

Fire extinguishers are fully charged and accessible.

Emergency exits are clearly marked, unlocked or have panic hardware.

Flammable and combustible materials are properly stored.

Storage is kept at least 18 inches below sprinkler heads.

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Ladder Safety Yes No N/A Item Correction Date

Ladders are inspected on a regular basis.

Ladders in use are in good condition.

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Employees are trained in proper use of ladders.

Metal and aluminum ladders are not used for electrical maintenance.

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Location-Specifc Items Yes No N/A Item Correction Date

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References

These Liberty Mutual Insurance Risk Control references provide additional information.Dock Operations: Loading and Unloading Trucks and Rail Cars, RC 153

Electric Lift Truck Inspection Checklist, RC 5501Employee Injuries in the Trucking Industry, RC 5702

Employee Injuries in the Wholesale-Durabl e Goods Industry, RC 5705

Hand Truck Safety Inspection Checklist, RC 5391

Internal Combustion Lift Truck Inspection Checklist, RC 5500

Ladder Inspection Checklist, RC 5502

Model Safety Plan: Powered Industrial Trucks, RC 5267

OSHA Customizable Program: Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs), RC 4508

OSHA Customizable Program: Ladders, RC 4526

Preventing Slips and Falls: Floor Cleaning and Maintenance, RC 5410

Preventing Slips and falls: Floor Sur faces and Treatments, RC 5413

Warehouse Distribution Center Self-Inspection Worksheet, RC 906

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