Before
No trailer restraints
After
New trailer restraints and lights
Project Overview
Canadian Hospital Specialties moved into a new building in Burlington. However, their new location did not have trailer restraints in their loading dock.
Trailer Restraints Prevent Accidents and Injuries
Because safety was their priority, they contacted Northern Dock Systems to install new trailer restraints at each of their 14 loading dock positions. Vehicle restraints prevent serious workplace injuries and accidents from happening by locking trailers in place during loading and unloading.
Since we knew they would get a lot of traffic, our Equipment Installation team installed 14 Blue Giant Electric Hook Trailer Restraints (HVR303). These vehicle restraints can withstand harsh Canadian winters and easily hook onto trailer ICC bars.
Before
After
Control Panel to Interlock Dock and Trailer Restraint
Along with the new trailer restraints, we installed new Blue Genius Gold Series III Control Panels and communication traffic lights. With the new control panel, employees can control both the old dock and new vehicle restraints. In addition, the new trailer restraints were integrated with the dock for an added safety measure. As a result, the dock cannot be raised until the truck has been safely secured with the trailer restraint.
Control Panel
Controls dock leveler and trailer restraint with interior communication lights
Improve Safety with Communication Lights
Finally, the interior communication lights on the control panel inform forklift drivers that the trailer has been locked with the trailer restraint and the dock has been raised with a green light. In contrast, the exterior communication lights will inform truck drivers when it is safe to pull away from the loading dock as the dock and trailer restraint have been disengaged.
Exterior Communication Lights
Improves safety
Location
Burlington, Ontario
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