Precautions for avoiding injury
Be safe and healthy on the job with these helpful tips.

Slips, Trips and Falls
Slip, trip and fall injuries are very common on the loading bay. To reduce your risk of injury, make sure to clean up all spills, leaks and wet spots immediately. If the area is still wet, place a wet floor sign to alert other workers.
The loading bay is an essential component of ’s business. Despite its daily use, however, it still presents serious safety hazards. There are risks for pinch point injuries from rolling doors, falls from elevated bays and lorry beds, and accidental collisions between equipment and workers—among other injury-causing hazards.

Avoid Injury on the Bay
All workers must be alert to these hazards to avoid injury. To stay safe at your facility’s loading bay, consider these useful recommendations.
• Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves and steel toe-cap boots with grip soles. Wear ear muffs or plugs where required.
• Make sure trailer lanes are clearly marked so that reversing, parking and spotting is easier.
• Make sure that bay bumpers are in place and in working condition. Report any damaged bumpers to your supervisor to ensure that they are replaced as quickly as possible.
• Do not sit idle on a bay. This will prevent unnecessary exposure to diesel exhaust.