Dock Safety Training - William Laymon of 1st Watch Safety

Dock Safety Training - William Laymon of 1st Watch Safety

• North Country Chamber of Commerce
• 7.27.21 - 7.27.21
• 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Member: Free

Loading docks are one of the busiest places in a business’s daily operation. With materials to store, move and ship, the loading dock is area that requires a safety mindset at all times

• What are the different types of personal protective equipment or PPE that workers should be aware of when working in a loading dock environment?
• Awareness of forklifts, pallet trucks and jacks, and other equipment is key whether you are an operator or a pedestrian
• The proper way to load trucks and trailers
• The dangers of stacking materials too high, uneven, or unbalanced
• How to follow proper lifting procedures to prevent back injury
• How to avoid slips, trips and falls
• The concept of "good housekeeping" and why it's important in a loading dock area
• What is "dock jumping" and why it should be avoided
• Dock plates, boards, dock bridges, dock levelers, etc.

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