In December 2013, the IARW Safety Committee surveyed warehouse operators about their safety needs, respondents ranked “loading dock safety” as the third most important topic to them based on the knowledge or skill gaps seen at their facilities. Loading dock safety continues to be a pressing concern for workplace safety specialists and facility managers. The IARW Safety Committee shared this list of resources that could help improve loading dock safety:
- Loading Dock Safety Guide – Freight Transport Association (http://www.fta.co.uk/_galleries/downloads/email_news/12160_Loading_dock_safety.pdf )
- Loading Dock Safety: No More Risky Business – Inbound Logistics (http://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/loading-dock-safety-no-more-risky-business/)
- Loading Dock Safety – Grainger (http://www.grainger.com/content/qt-367-loading-dock-safety)