Loading dock accidents can have serious consequences for any company - both in physical injuries and financial obligations. Yet, in many cases, they can be prevented with proper safeguards. Common accidents include:
- Forklifts driving off the dock because a vehicle leaves before loading or unloading is completed.
- Vehicles creeping away from the dock as forklifts continually move in and out during loading or unloading, creating a dangerous gap between the vehicle and the dock.
- Collapse of trailer landing gear due to constant rocking motion of forklifts moving in and out during loading.
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When it comes to restraining vehicles and vehicles during loading and unloading, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is very clear: All vehicles must be restrained during loading and unloading (Requirement 29 CFR 1910.178 (k) (1))
The responsibility clearly rests with the employer.