Project Overview
A Shoppers Drug Mart in Toronto was having issues with their lift table as:
- The existing lift table was installed on asphalt instead of concrete which resulted in long term issues with the lift table.
- The low-lying rollers were rusting and rotting because they were exposed to the elements such as water, slush and snow.
- The secondary hinged lip was an unnecessary maintenance expense and safety hazard as forklifts or people could trip over hinges and/or gaps.
- The old dock leveler was never removed and had been welded shut. It became a safety issue because it was rusting and crumbling away.
- The ladder was an unsafe method for workers to get up onto the dock as it was designed for a swimming pool and not a receiving area.
They contacted Northern Dock Systems, where we created a shop drawing to ensure every aspect was planned out and engineered correctly. Once the plan had been finalized we got to work on making a safe and efficient loading dock.
- We removed the old dock leveler and bollard system to pour in concrete and installed a bollard system to provide more protection.
- We installed the mast-guide platform lift. This uniquely designed lift does not have any low-lying rollers and operates on a 100% efficient side cylinder for more reliability.
- We removed the secondary hinged lip and added a permanent transition plate.
- We removed the ladder and added proper stairs to ensure the safety of all their workers.
The workers at Shoppers Drug Mart now feel safe when using the loading dock and are able to work more efficiently.
