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OperationsUpdated 4/7/2025·5,720 views

Loading Dock Safety

Quick answer

Chock every trailer, lower the dock plate slowly, and never step onto an unchocked trailer.

Full procedure

  1. 1Review the Loading Dock Safety standard on the department portal before you begin.
  2. 2Confirm you have the required access, PPE, or tooling for the task.
  3. 3Chock every trailer, lower the dock plate slowly, and never step onto an unchocked trailer.
  4. 4Complete each step in sequence — do not skip or reorder.
  5. 5Record completion in the system of record (log, ticket, or checklist).
  6. 6Escalate any deviation from the standard through the escalation path.
  7. 7Debrief the team lead at handoff on anything unusual.

Common mistakes & exceptions

  • Do I need to chock the trailer — Chock every trailer, lower the dock plate slowly, and never step onto an unchocked trailer.

Escalation path & subject matter expert

Escalate to
Operations Shift Lead
Ext. 4131 · Slack #operations
Subject matter expert
Priya R. — Operations

Frequently asked questions

Required forms

  • Dock Safety Checklist
    SAF-05

My private notes

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Revision history

  1. 2025-04-07
    Version 3.7 republished by Chloe Martin.
  2. 2026-01-04
    Reviewed for annual compliance.
  3. 2024-11-04
    Initial publication.
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