Wheel Chocks = Dock Safety

Wheel chocks are an extremely important safety component to any loading dock area. They should be inspected on a regular basis and replaced as needed along with the mounting chain & connecting hardware. Wheel chock signs are an important reminder for both truck drivers and dock personnel. They should be placed on the outside of the building in a conspicuous location, preferably at each loading area.

Chocks come in a variety of sizes, weights, and materials. There are light-duty molded rubber chocks, heavy-duty laminated rubber chocks, and heavy-duty steel and aluminum chocks. Each of your wheel chocks should be attached to a wall and or driveway to keep them from becoming lost or stolen. They should also have a wall hanger to keep them off of the ground when not in use. Use an appropriate size & length of chain (approx. 1/4"x 15'). The heavier the chain and connecting hardware, the longer it will last.

Update on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 12:00PM by Roger Trovato

Wheel chocks should be inspected on a regular basis. Your loading dock prevenatative maintenance service provider should be inspecting your wheel chocks at each scheduled service. You should receive a report on the condition and a recommendation to replace as needed. If you do not have a service provider, you should have someone within your company do a monthly inspection of the wheel chocks and hardware. Keep a few extra wheel chocks, chains and connecting hardware on hand, just in case. Remember, this is a safety issue and should be taken seriously. Injury or death can occur in the event of wheel chock failure.