Loading docks and warehouses are dangerous places. All that lifting and moving of products, parts and raw materials can lead to injuries and/or cargo damage if employees aren't fully trained on safe work practices. 

Topics Include:

• Dock workers - Cut down on costly back injuries caused by improper lifting and slips, trips, and falls.

• Truck drivers - Coordinating dock worker safety with driver safety and requirements.

• Wheel chocks - Their importance in safe operations.

• The bay and doors - How to avoid accidents and injuries in these potential problem areas.

• Unloading trucks and trailers - Keeping workers safe while transferring material.

• Trailer jacks - When and why to use them.

• Housekeeping - Why not to underestimate the importance of good housekeeping.

• Improper storage of materials - How correct and planned storage is essential to safe operations and reduces product damage.

• Pedestrians - Ground rules for keeping pedestrians and forklift drivers separate and safe.

• Staging areas - Keeping the staging area organized and incident free.

• Security before and after loading and unloading

• Use of lifting equipment - The importance of making sure employees are trained and qualified to operate lifting equipment.