Mechanical Material Handling: The Loading Dock

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1 Mechanical Material Handling: The Loading Dock

2 Welcome Washrooms Beverages Emergency exit and procedures Slide #2

3 Agenda Ministry of Labour Handling Orders Overlooked Areas of an Operation Take the Mechanical Material Handling Challenge! The Loading Dock Characteristics of Loading Docks Legal Requirements Hazards Controls Loading Dock Safety Checkup Next Steps Wrap-Up Slide #3

4 Ministry of Labour (MOL) Handling Orders Under what circumstances might a company find an MOL inspector at their doorstep? High risk/workwell Random inspection Anonymous complaint Critical injury or fatality Slide #4

5 Ministry of Labour (MOL) Handling Orders (cont d) MOL Expectations 1. Preventative Maintenance Records 2. Inspection Reports 3. Training Requirements Slide #5

6 Overlooked Mechanical Material Handling Areas When conducting a workplace inspection, what do you think are some mechanical material handling areas that are often overlooked? Slide #6

7 Take the MMH Challenge! Find the MMH Challenge and take 1 minute to complete it When completed, tally the number of no responses Slide #7

8 Most Overlooked Area of Operation Why is the loading dock the most overlooked area of a business operation? Purchased with building Not considered with new building design Outside most don t see it Often not included in workplace inspection Slide #8

9 Loading Docks are Often: 1. Busy and congested Slide #9

10 Loading Docks are Often: (cont d) 1. Busy and congested 2. Poorly laid out Slide #10

11 Loading Docks Are Often: (cont d) 1. Busy and congested 2. Poorly laid out 3. Inadequately lit Source: Goodyear Canada Slide #11

12 Loading Docks Are Often: (cont d) 1. Busy and congested 2. Poorly laid out 3. Inadequately lit 4. Exposed to weather Source: Goodyear Canada Slide #12

13 Loading Docks Are Often: (cont d) 1. Busy and congested 2. Poorly laid out 3. Inadequately lit 4. Exposed to weather 5. Located in places where it is difficult to communicate Slide #13

14 Legal Requirements Occupational Health and Safety Act Section 25 2(h) every reasonable precaution Section 9 (3.2) General workplace inspection OHSA, Industrial Regulations R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851 Sections Lifting devices Slide #14

15 Typical Loading Dock Hazards 1. Collapsing dock plates Injuries from hydraulic dock plates Trip hazards Collapse due to lack of maintenance Improper engagement with trailer Source: Goodyear Canada Slide #15

16 Typical Loading Dock Hazards (cont d) 1. Collapsing dock plates 2. Lift trucks falling off dock No dock lock No chock block Trailer creep Trailer Walking Premature departure of trailer Slide #16

17 Typical Loading Dock Hazards (cont d) 1. Collapsing dock plates 2. Lift trucks falling off dock 3. Movement of trailer away from dock Trailer walk Slide #17

18 Typical Loading Dock Hazards (cont d) 1. Collapsing dock plates 2. Lift trucks falling off dock 3. Movement of trailer away from dock 4. Collisions Slide #18

19 Typical Loading Dock Hazards (cont d) 1. Collapsing dock plates 2. Lift trucks falling off dock 3. Movement of trailer away from dock 4. Collisions 5. Lift trucks falling through floor of trailer Slide #19

20 Controlling Dock Hazards 1. Build well-designed docks Consider: Truck traffic Material flow* Staging areas Pedestrian traffic Lighting Slide #20

21 Controlling Dock Hazards (cont d) 2. Use reliable equipment Dock plates Dock levellers Lift trucks Vehicle restraints Monitor and maintain equipment regularly Slide #21

22 Controlling Dock Hazards (cont d) 3. Provide training Lift truck operation Safety inspection Refueling and recharging Safety rules Dock traffic rules Emergency procedures Slide #22

23 Loading Dock Safety Video Watch this short video which reviews elements of loading dock safety Focus on trailer Slide #23

24 Loading Dock Safety Check-up Loading Dock Safety Check-Up Divided into 5 sections: 1. Loading dock area 2. Mechanical material handling equipment 3. Training 4. Housekeeping 5. Other Slide #24

25 Some Next Steps 1. Use the Loading Dock Checkup in your workplace inspection 2. Review the findings from MMH Challenge checklist 3. Identify the areas that may be of concern and meet to discuss these with your JHSC or Senior Management Slide #25

26 Further Training on MMH Areas Inspecting and Maintaining Steel Storage Racks Crane, Hoist and Rigging Safety Lift Truck Operator s Safety Training Conveyor Safety Pre-start Health and Safety Reviews Slide #26

27 Further Assistance With MMH Areas Professional Assistance IAPA Consulting Services ( ) CSA Professional Engineers Slide #27

28 Questions and Answers Slide #28