What is a dock leveler in construction?

What is a dock leveler in construction?

Dock levellers are designed to allow access onto vehicles whose heights vary from that of the loading dock or those that require the reach of a dock leveller to bridge the gap between the loading dock and the vehicle floor.

How do I lower my dock leveler?

To release dock leveler from the parked position, known as the “CROSS TRAFFIC POSITION”, pull the release chain and hold until the upward motion stops. 2. To lower the dock leveler into working position, walk to lip end until the lip rests in/on the truck bed.

How much weight can a dock plate hold?

Typically capacity rating for dock levelers range from 25,000lbs. to 80,000lbs. Over 90% of all dock leveler installations fall within this capacity range.

What is a hydraulic dock leveler?

What is a hydraulic dock leveler? Hydraulic dock levelers are operated with the push of a button on a control panel, no longer requiring the operator to manually use a pull-chain. Instead, the operator uses a control or a button to raise and lower the leveler and extend or store the lip.

What is a dock lock?

A truck restraint (or a dock lock) prevents a truck from moving during loading and unloading. If a truck leaves the loading dock before loading and unloading is complete, workers can fall into the gap between the truck and dock, causing serious personal injury or death, and freight and equipment can be damaged.

How do I use the edge of the dock leveler?

Each Copperloy edge of dock leveler is available with hydraulic or mechanical activation (lift) for smooth and reliable operation. Simply pull back the handle and the lip will mechanically lift over the dock height. Then, a slight forward push of the handle will position the lip onto the truck floor.

Are dock locks required by OSHA?

OSHA Approved Dock Barriers A company’s loading dock safety checklist must include safety barriers. According to OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i), a dock that creates a drop of four feet or more must be guarded with a barrier.

How much do dock locks cost?

Dock Lock Owners Manuals