Is safety and health training provided to dock workers?

Are written safety/health rules provided to dock workers?

Is motorized and non-motorized equipment training provided to dock workers?

Is refresher training provided annually to all dock workers?

Are dock workers trained in safe lifting and manual handling techniques?

Are dock workers trained in the safe handling, storage and use of controlled products?

Are dock workers trained in the proper wheel chocking procedure?

Are dock workers trained in the proper use of dock levelers or bridge plates?

Are safety talks held with dock workers on a regular basis? 

Are dock workers trained to secure loads for transport?

LOADING DOCK AREA

Are dock approaches free from potholes or deteriorated pavement?

Are dock bumpers in good repair?                                     

Are trailer positions marked with lines, or lights for accurate trailer spotting?

After trailers are spotted, are trailer dollies dropped?

Are trailer wheel chocks used to block trailers and prevent movement during loading and unloading operations?

Are there wheel chocks for each trailer? 

Are trailer wheel chocks chained to the building? 

Are warning signs or warning lights in use?         

If dock levelers are used, are they in proper working order? 

Is the leveler or dock plate capacity adequate given typical load weights, lift truck speeds, ramp inclines, and frequency of use?

HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES

Loading dock and immediate area free of waste/litter?     

Wood/bulky items, crate, skids stacked or stored properly?   

Excess materials securely tied?                 

Adequate litter receptacles available?        

All refuse receptacles properly covered?

Are refuse receptacles emptied daily?    

Are litter receptacles placed where needed?  

Are receptacles located at entrances and exits to buildings and grounds? 

Litter is being prevented from blowing?       

Small pieces of waste, etc. placed in plastic bags and tied securely?

Is general housekeeping maintained?          

Are floors swept daily?                               

Are floors washed regularly?                      

Are washrooms and lunch facilities clean? 

All waste in dumpster?                             

Dumpster lids and doors in working order?       

Dumpster lids and doors closed while not in use? 

Dumpster capacity adequate for waste generated? 

Dumpster service frequency adequate?                  

Dumpster in good repair and free of graffiti? 

Are parking lots, sidewalks and driveways clean? 

Are grass borders, strips, fence, wall bases and planted areas where trapped litter accumulates clean?

MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

Does motorized equipment have the following?   

lights                                         

horn                                            

emergency brakes

operator's manual                       

daily operator safety checklist

Are motorized equipment aisles clearly identified? 

Are there mirrors at blind corners?

Are pedestrian aisleways clearly identifie?

Are storage areas identified?

Are pallets inspected before each use? 

OTHER

Are truck drivers provided with a place away from theLoading dock to wait while their trailer is being loaded or unloaded?

Are truck engines turned off during the loading and unloading operation?

Do all dock workers and visitors wear personal protective equipment when required?

Are carbon monoxide levels monitored to evaluate dock workers exposure?

Is lighting adequate for task being performed?

Is the first aid kit fully stocked and in an accessible area?

Are fire extinguishers fully charged and accessible?

Are emergency exists kept unblocked?