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DOCKBOARDS (BRIDGE PLATES), TRUCKS AND
RAILROAD CARS
• Portable and powered dockboards shall be marked
conspicuously (in plain sight) with their carrying capacity. The
carrying capacity indicated shall not be exceeded.
• Portable dockboards shall be secured in position, either by
being anchored or by being equipped with devices that will
prevent unexpected movement.
• Handholds or other effective means shall be provided on
portable dockboards to permit safe handling. When possible,
fork loops or lugs shall be provided for handling by fork
trucks.
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SAFETY RULES AND PRACTICES
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• All types of dockboards shall have a high friction surface
designed to reduce the possibility of employees or trucks
slipping and shall be designed and maintained so that one
end will have a substantial contact with the dock (or loading
platform) and the other end with the transport vehicle to
prevent the dockboard from rocking or sliding.
• When powered industrial trucks are driven on and off
highway trucks or trailers, the brakes on the highway
trucks or trailers shall be applied, and wheel chocks or
other positive mechanical means shall be used to prevent
unintentional movement of highway trucks and trailers.
• Provision shall be made to prevent railroad cars from being
moved during loading and unloading. Wheel stops, hand
brakes, or other recognized positive means shall be used to
prevent movement during loading and unloading.
• Whenever powered industrial trucks are driven on and
off semitrailers not coupled to a tractor, supports may be
needed to prevent upending or corner dipping.
• Maintain a safe distance from the edge of ramps, platforms,
or other similar working surfaces.
• Do not move railroad cars or trailers with a powered
industrial truck.
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