Loading Bay
Improve accuracy of loading time and have a better future capacity planning
Warehouse loading docks can significantly influence the productivity and efficiency of your operations. For example, slow unloading can become a bottleneck to how much goods are handled in the subsequent processes, while slow loading can lead to an overflow of goods in the staging area. Additionally, loading docks are filled with potential danger, so proper safety procedures must be in place.
In the industrial sector, 25% of accidents occur at the warehouse loading docks. And, as per OSHA, 71 accidents occurred at loading docks from 2017 to 2019, with 19 of them being fatal.
One of the ways to ensure safety in the warehouse loading docks is knowing the potential dangers. According to ISHN, accidents that occur at the docks can be categorized into five categories, referred to as FACTS:
Forklift Accidents
Attention and Alertness
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Trailer Creep
Slips, Trips, and Falls
To help you avoid the scenarios above, we listed the best practicesÂ
When you have a strong understanding by collecting the right data, then apply that knowledge to customize your process and short/ long term planning
