Loading Dock Planning and Design

General Information about Dock Equipment Overview
Loading Dock Equipment and Services

Elements of Loading Dock Design

Overview

The proficient stream of products in and out of facilities is vital in today’s extremely competitive world. Special consideration must be given to the loading dock area design for this to happen. When coordinating dock heights and door sizes, and when selecting the proper loading dock equipment, there are a number of factors must be carefully considered.

At Beaton Industrial, Inc. we put safety first. Un-safe work practices will not be tolerated in today’s workplace. Loading dock designers must ensure that the loading dock area is not just efficient, but also safe. Installing loading dock safety equipment is just the first step towards diminishing hazardous and expensive accidents. The loading dock workforce must then be educated and trained on how to utilize the equipment and identify the warning signals. If a person does not entirely understand a particular piece of equipment they are unlikely to use it appropriately. It is the employer's responsibility to ensure that proper training is provided for the loading dockworkers. Our Authorized Representatives can provide employers with after-installation training to ensure proper equipment use.

Future requirements should always be addressed throughout the planning process. Prior to construction of a new building, to save a great deal of expenditure and frustration later down the line we incorporate into the layout any need for more door openings and storage capability. Size and capacity of the loading dock equipment is considered when taking into consideration future growth in the company or changes to the loading dock application.