Loading dock

A loading dock or loading bay is an area of a building where goods vehicles (usually road or rail) are loaded and unloaded. They are commonly found on commercial and industrial buildings, and warehouses in particular. Loading docks are part of a facility's service or utility infrastructure, typically providing direct access to staging areas, storage rooms, and freight elevators.
Basics.
In order to facilitate material handling, loading docks may be equipped with the following:
In North America, the most common dock height is . A dock leveler bridges the gap between a truck and a warehouse to safely accommodate a forklift.
Loading zone.
In different parts of the world, a section of a public or private road may be allocated for loading goods or persons, at specific or at all times. There are parking signs and/or road markings to warn motorists of parking regulations. These areas are known as loading zones or loading bays in many jurisdictions. They are generally monitored by parking inspectors, and vehicles found to be violating the rules can be towed or fined.
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Dock Leveler Safety Requirements.
OSHA Walking-Working Surfaces standard, which includes below guidelines:<br>