Overhead Door Preventive Maintenance
Dock Leveler Preventive Maintenance
Fix Avoidable Damage to Your Equipment with Regular Maintenance
Prevent Equipment Failure with Preventive Maintenance on:
Dock Levelers
Doors
Door Operators
Trailer Restraints
Fans
Automatic Doors
Reduce Downtime and Emergency Repairs
Any equipment with moving parts needs to be properly maintained and serviced to ensure peak performance and adhere to workplace safety regulations. Prevent downtime with your equipment and lessen the chances for emergency repairs with regular preventive maintenance from Northern Dock Systems.
Increase Operational Efficiency
Enhance the reliability of the equipment to prevent emergency service repairs or costly downtime expenses from broken equipment.
Prolong the Lifespan of Your Equipment
Extend the life of your equipment by letting professionals perform regular maintenance and upkeep the manufacturer’s warranty.
Be Prepared for Safety Audits
Stay prepared for any safety inspections or food audits by staying in compliance with strict government, Ministry of Labour, food agencies and fire code regulations.
Keep Everyone Safe
Prevent workplace injuries by preventing malfunctioning equipment. Additionally, it minimizes workers’ exposure to moisture, cold drafts and extreme temperatures by preventing contaminants, such as white light, vehicle exhaust and pests, from entering your facility.
Stay Informed
Receive detailed digital deficiency and inspection reports and retain them for your records and to prepare for audits.
All Preventive Maintenance Inspections Contain
Before and After Photos
Never Fear a Broken Dock Leveler Again
Performing preventive maintenance on a loading dock leveler is one of our most requested services. Our multi-point inspection of the dock leveler includes:
- Cleaning out all debris build-up in the dock pit and inspecting all structural components.
- Cycling the dock leveler to ensure proper operation while listening for abnormal noises to identify any potential issues.
- Checking and topping up hydraulic fluids
- Lubricating hinges and other moving parts.
- Checking and repairing broken welds on hinges.
The PMP Process
Multi-Point Inspection Checklists
Every piece of docking equipment has a unique checklist of requirements of what needs to be inspected and/or adjusted. This checklist has been developed by our team of experts based on individual manufacturer’s product manuals to ensure peak performance, minimize potential risks and maintain warranty eligibility.
Technicians use over a dozen product-specific preventive maintenance templates to closely monitor equipment conditions and their associated costs. Following the inspection, you will be provided with a digital copy of our report which highlights any areas of concern and recommends solutions before serious health, safety or operational issues occur. All costs are broken down based on the type of problem, piece of equipment, material and labour to help you prioritize any necessary repairs based on your budgetary requirements.
Our Multi-Point Inspection for Preventive Maintenance Includes
- Testing for equipment failures.
- Lubricating and adjusting springs to prevent rust, friction and warping.
- Tightening hardware.
- Identifying and replacing frayed cables.
- Repairing and replacing any damaged hinges, arms and door panels.
- Checking for white light infiltration and replacing the weather seal.
Pass Health and Safety Inspections
✓ Regular preventive maintenance ensures you will be prepared for inspections from the Ministry of Labour and/or food agencies. Providing them with a copy of your Northern Dock Systems report is proof that you have done your due diligence to prevent health and safety concerns.
Safety organizations across Canada outline that all equipment should be inspected at least once a year to comply with government safety standards. Our comprehensive, multi-inspection report covers all types of equipment. Following the inspection, you will be provided with a digital copy of our report which highlights any areas of concern and recommends solutions before serious health, safety or operational issues occur.
Stay Compliant with Provincial Health and Safety Act
The OHSA mandates that every lifting device in a facility be inspected and provided with a written record of inspection as recommended by the manufacturer, and in any case at least once a year. This inspection includes loading docks which are often overlooked.
They also mandate wheel chocks as “A vehicle left unattended shall be immobilized and secured against accidental movement.” Ensure that you have suitable wheel chocks for all your loading docks, to prevent trucks from accidentally rolling away.
For more information, refer to Regulation 851, Section 51-1b and Regulation 851, Section 57 on the OHSA website.
Get on Our Preventive Maintenance Program
Fill out your request to get on our preventive maintenance program and we will respond to confirm the next available booking date.
Annual Fire Door Inspections
Fire door inspections are a safety standard in Canada and according to NFPA 80, a fire door needs to be inspected and tested annually.
Trusted and Accredited
The certificates, accreditations and memberships verify Northern Dock Systems as a trusted source for providing exceptional service and industry-leading products. We have been working with various companies across Canada since 2002 for installations, construction, retrofitting, and conducting on-site audits and consultations. Our certifications, accreditations and memberships include:
✓ Avetta Member
✓ Canadian Door Institute Member
✓ Certisync Member
✓ Cognibox Member – A Rated
✓ Contractor Check Accredited Member
✓ Contractor Compliance Member
✓ ComplyWorks Member
✓ Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Member
✓ fmPilot 2 Member
✓ GRMS Member
✓ Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certified
✓ The International Door Association Member
✓ ISNetworld Member Contractor – A Rated
✓ ServiceChannel Member – Preferred Service Member
✓ ServiceChannel Fixxbook Member
✓ WhosOnLocation Member
✓ AAADM Certified
✓ Avetta Member
✓ Canadian Door Institute Member
✓ Certisync Member
✓ Cognibox Member – A Rated
✓ Contractor Check Accredited Member
✓ Contractor Compliance Member
✓ ComplyWorks Member
✓ Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Member
✓ fmPilot 2 Member
✓ GRMS Member
✓ Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certified
✓ The International Door Association Member
✓ ISNetworld Member Contractor – A Rated
✓ ServiceChannel Member – Preferred Service Member
✓ ServiceChannel Fixxbook Member
✓ WhosOnLocation Member
In addition, we train our licensed technicians to conduct thorough preventive maintenance checks through quizzes and exclusive training videos on an ongoing basis. This ensures that all of our technicians can spot all the necessary fixes needed to keep your facility running as efficiently and safely as possible.
Canadian Businesses Trust Us
The Northern Dock Systems Difference
- Multiple Technicians on-site
- Fast response times
- Root cause discovery
- First-time fix
- KPI tracking – what gets measured gets done
- Asset management
- Full, online reference library that includes product part numbers, service manuals and troubleshooting guides
- Online chat support
- Email support
- Manufacturer support
- Internet access
- Comprehensive reports for your records for your audits
4.61 Average Star Rating for Service
Out of 5 from our Service Customer Feedback Form as of
Oct 19, 2021.
Service Centers and Warehouses Across Canada
We service from coast-to-coast in Canada, some of the key areas we service are:
• Oakville
• Milton
• Mississauga
• Brampton
• Etobicoke
• Toronto
• Vaughan
• Concord
• Richmond Hill
• Scarborough
• Oshawa
• Picking
• Whitby
• Calgary
• Airdrie
• Red Deer
• Edmonton
• Lethbridge
• Cambridge
• Kitchener
• Waterloo
• Hamilton
• Brantford
• And many more!
Our Customers Recommend Our Services
“I have been dealing with Northern Dock for 20-plus years. I wouldn’t think of using any other dock door company. Best Service all around.”
Lee Rollo, Spaenaur Inc.“Our experience with the Northern Dock Systems’ Sales and Service teams has been stellar. The Service Technicians were extremely professional—they arrived on time, adhered to our stringent safety procedures and performed preventive maintenance measures on our high-speed door. Our Project Manager followed up with us after the service as well to make sure all tasks were completed properly. We’re incredibly happy with the entire service experience with Northern Dock Systems and are actively working to put NDS on our preferred vendors list for future service work.”
“I would like to extend my utmost appreciation to Robbie & Tom for their continuous support, follow up with door issues, I am impressed with their attention to detail, professionalism, and great knowledge and shared communication on fixing and preventative maintenance on our overhead and man doors.I would like to extend my appreciation as well to my office contact there……..Shannon, she has been the absolute best to deal with on the phone and expedites my work orders as well as answers all my questions with just 1 phone call.
I am so glad we found your company to deal with it has been the best experience thus far.”