Safe Warehouse: Dock Plate

Last Updated on June 15, 2023 by

Dock Plates should be used anytime an item is being loaded or unloaded from a truck. Failure to use the correct dock plate could result in someone being inquired.

• Design, construct, and maintain dock plates to prevent transfer vehicles (e.g., forklifts, power jacks) from running off the dock plate edge.
• Secure portable Dock Plates by a device that prevent the Dock Plates from moving out of a safe position. If securing the Dock Plates is not feasible, ensure there is sufficient contact between the Dock Plates and the surface to prevent the Dock Plates from moving out of a safe position.
• Use measures such as wheel chocks or sand shoes to prevent the transport vehicle (e.g., a truck, semitrailer, trailer, or rail car), on which Dock Plates are placed, from moving while workers are on the Dock Plates.
• Use portable Dock Plates that are equipped with handholds to permit safe handling of those Dock Plates.