FACTS

1. Loading dock injuries not only cause serious harm to trusted employees, but also cost companies millions of dollars every year in workplace compensation payments, lower productivity levels, and lost employee time.
2. One of the most common types of injuries in loading docks is unexpected falls by individuals and forklift operators. Many warehouses are not climate-controlled and opening the loading dock door is often necessary to improve ventilation.
3. A common loading dock injury cause is trailer creep. This occurs when trucks separate from the loading dock leading to falls and potentially dangerous accidents with warehouse workers.
4. Carbon monoxide poisoning is […]

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