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Posted By ScotsAM
Hi.
Can anybody give me some ideas of significant risks involved whislt loading a trailer with counterbalance forklift trucks whilst on a loading bay?
I've already spoken with the drivers and supervisors as well as observing the process but just want some extra input in case I've missed something.
Thanks.
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Posted By Rachael Palmer
is the flt at ground level or is the vehicle backed into a raised loading bay? What other equipment is in the vicinity? Do the drivers remain in the vehicle or do they leave the vehicle and wait elsewhere? If they leave the vehicle do they have a safe place to wait? Are keys left in the drivers possession or removed so the vehicle can't be moved whilst loading is on-going? What do you do if a driver insists on watching his vehicle being loaded? What PPE is required? What about the general environment, is the loading area under cover? condition of ground, will weather conditions affect loading? Do you use dock levellers? Staff training, what happens if the FLT driver calls in sick? Do you have other suitably trained operatives?
What about language, can you communicate site rules effectively to those drivers who can't speak english?
Are there any pedestrian routes in the area? Just a few thoughts
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Posted By justgossip
Vehicles driving off a bay during loading does happen, so what ever else you do, ensure you have an excellent method for preventing this.
Not in logistics now but when I was, every now and again I would hear or read of a person or FL / PPT having a very bad day at work because the vehicle pulled off bay at the wrong time.
Garry
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Posted By Brando
Drive-away always seems to be a concern.
The trailer / vehicle moves off the bay leaving a gap for the loader to fall into.
Take the keys from the driver and keep the driver away from the vehicle ( has been known for drivers to carry spare keys ).
Also keep and eye on how the vehicle is parked onto the bay. Are they getting in level and straight? How much of the docking plate is going onto the vehicle? The docking plate can drop if not put on enough ( the vehicle might not move but the suspension might have enough bounce to allow for the plate to drop ).
Brando
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Posted By ScotsAM
Drive away or creeping forward is a concern. We had a trailer a few weeks ago with brake applied and wheels chocked which still managed to move forward past the docking ramp with a forklift on board!
It seems the brakes were defective and the chocks inadequate.
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Posted By Warren Fothergill
Access & Egress to trailer
FLT Route
Pedestrians
Drive Aways - keys removed
Other vehicles maneouvring
Obstructions
Visibility
Floor surfaces (potential changes)
Serviceability of FLT (LOLER)
Driver training
Height restrictions
Overhead obstructions
Location of driver
PPE requirements
Just a few issues that spring to mind for you - well worth thinking about??
Wazza
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Posted By David Bannister
Some other thoughts:
The condition of the floor of the trailer can affect FLT stability. Curtain-siders have little to prevent the FLT driving off the side or the driver falling off.
Significant changes in light levels between the dock & trailer can cause glare and temporary "blindness", as can unexpected sunlight (rare I know in UK).
I recall an accident when a driver's mate was checking the load, part of which collapsed when a FLT drove on to the trailer which bounced.
If the trailer is detached from its tractor unit, how is it prevented from creep? Are the legs securely lowered?
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Posted By Brando
Fork lift should load from ground level with curtain siders - not go on the back of the trailer?
Brando
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Posted By andy.c.
just a couple more to the extensive list you already have
1 a "handball" team on the back of the trailer becomes a pedestrian, how do ensure segregation?
2 how much free lift does the FLT have?
3 what size is the stock, shutter doors and dock levelers are narrower then the back of the trailer which can make removal tricky
4 is the stock secured to the pallet to prevent it falling
5 is this the best method / bit of kit for the job?
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Posted By Penfold
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Posted By Barry Cooper
Is the trailer floor of adequate strength for the weight of the truck and load. In the past we have had trucks wheels go through the floor.
Driving in from bright area to dark trailer,eyes need time to adjust; are there lights shining into the trailer.
Barry
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