#loading docks

Loading Docks are considered one of the most important parts of your warehouses. This is where the materials come and go; the starting and finish line of the flow of materials throughout the facility. Loading docks are where most of the actions happen. Be it in warehouses, retail company or manufacturing. From the unloading of different materials from the trucks and vans to loading goods to be transported to another city, loading docks play a major role in your warehouses and businesses and can either make it or break it. 

 Nowadays, businesses have taken the necessary steps to ensure that their loading dock is effective design-wise. Knowing how crucial the loading dock design is to the safety and productivity of their loading dock and operations, business owners have made sure that they don’t overlook this specific area of the warehouse.

  This is especially correct in the retail and manufacturing industry. Loading Dock Designs not only affect work efficiency and accuracy but also determines the safety of the workforce in this industry. Just one wrong move or one bad decision when it comes to the design detail of the loading dock can result in disasters we all don't want to think about and experience. Experiencing slight problems because of an ineffective loading dock design also gives unnecessary hassles that can interrupt the otherwise smooth overall operation. Furthermore, ineffective dock designs may result in accidents or worst death and may cost business owners a lot of money.  That is why to ensure effectiveness and safety in our warehouses, a smart and fitting loading dock design is important.

 Here in Overhead Door Company of Charlotte, a Division of DuraServ Corp., we are quite well-versed with the precautions needed to take to prevent these problems businesses go through, from happening. We have the best people in our team who are not only factory-trained but are also fully qualified service technicians. We are confident in our team’s skill to see a problem a mile away and before it occurs. Our team of skilled technicians will then provide you with preventive measures and solutions to keep these problems from possibly occurring. 

 Since we always have your satisfaction at the top of our priority list, our team of experts are also always ready to talk with your architects and/or facility manager to discuss the best loading dock design perfectly suited for your warehouse which will not only excellently cater to all your specific needs but is also safe, effective and the best value for your money. We are going to help you create and design just the kind of loading dock you have envisioned with your specifications, measurements and capacity requirement in mind. 

 Knowing there are certain risks and different accidents that can happen when a loading dock design is not completely thought out, Overhead Door of Charlotte will make it a point to make sure that we will be installing the highest quality of safety equipment from the very beginning. You wouldn’t even have to worry about where you can get this equipment since the Overhead Door of Charlotte has just that with our fully-stocked warehouses brimming with the right equipment to bring your loading dock design ideas to life. This safety equipment will also be kept in their tip-top shape with our regular checks through our planned maintenance program. 

 With 35 years of experience in this industry under our belts, Overhead Door of Charlotte have perfected our craft and have been at the top of the game ever since. We can assure you that you have nothing to worry about when you choose our company for your loading dock needs. Involving our team of experts from the inception of your loading dock design does not only give you the assurance that the resulting design will be of the highest efficiency and will result to more productivity, but you can also rest assured that your workforce’ safety has been taken into account and is also prioritized. 

 Choosing the right loading dock design for your warehouses and businesses might be a little nerve-wracking but don’t fret, Overhead Dorr of Charlotte, a Division of DuraServ Corp. will be there for you every step of the way.

Loading dock businesses are growing and so are companies who are still starting from scratch or finding ways and means to improve and upgrade their businesses. Turnkey installation from Just-Rite Equipment provides solutions for your loading dock problems.

What is turnkey installation in loading docks?

Turkey installation is a systematized and customized installation for loading docks that can be service- or product-designed, and is built, installed, and supplied fully complete and operable. Turnkey installations can deliver a solution to  loading dock companies that are not fully equipped, have inefficient and ineffective systems, and have mismanaged resources that can cost company money and even lead to bankruptcy.

Why Just-Rite Equipment?

When it comes to loading dock solutions, Just-Rite Equipment is the answer. We have a complete line of high-grade and reliable commercial doors, loading dock equipment and accessories, dock designs, and turnkey installation services.      

For 18 years, Just-Rite Equipment, a division of Duraserv Corp., has been the leading service provider in the loading dock, door and equipment industry and has been delivering service on a national scale to customers with large facilities, often in multiple locations across the United States and Canada. It is in partnership with several top-notch names in the industry like Secro, TKO, Kelly, Cornell, CHI, Haas and Wayne Dalton.

What can Just-Rite Equipment offer?

Just-Rite Equipment is not just your ordinary loading dock business; with our extensive years of experience in the industry, we have optimized our operational efficiencies and advanced energy usefulness to the full by using appropriate product lines suitable to an almost perfect loading dock. Our team of highly experienced and trained professionals can offer conceptualized designs based on the client’s desired timelines, budgeting, and control management systems.  

Moreover, Just-Rite Equipment is highly detailed, with loading dock estimates that can save costs and, at the same time, can minimize energy use, thus gaining more return of investment. Whether the client is just starting his business or making an upgrade to an existing loading dock, we have the product line and know-how to lessen maintenance costs, maximize the productivity of workers, and, most importantly, save more monthly bills.        

What makes Just-Rite Equipment unique compared to other loading dock companies?

Just-Rite Equipment is a one-of-a-kind loading dock company in terms of expertise and equipment in all aspects of industry and applications. We are experience-wise and have an understanding of warehousing and distribution, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, refrigeration/cold storage, manufacturing, security facilities, heavy industrial applications, transportation/transit, retails, and auto dealers/service centers. With our long years of experience and expertise in vast areas of the loading dock industry, we assure our clients that we can deliver any turnkey installation services best suitable for any loading dock need.      

Make that call happen! Contact Just-Rite Equipment at our offices in Sterling, Va (703) 450-2800; Baltimore, MD (410) 536-0505; and Jamesburg, NJ (609) 448-6550, or you can make a service request now at https://www.justriteequip.com/service-request/. Our service area offices are available to help you with your turnkey installations in Sterling VA, turnkey installations in Baltimore, and turnkey installations in Jamesburg.

According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration), loading docks are considered one of the most dangerous places to work in. Statistically, there has been an estimated 35,000 injuries each year which is caused by forklifts and other powered industrial equipment alone.    OSHA, the federal agency, suggests that companies should develop safety strategies for workers in order to prevent accidents and hazardous situations from happening. Just-Rite Equipment, the largest distributor in the world for the leading manufacturers of dock equipment, listed below some of the  common and unique safety measures that some companies should consider:     

1. The truck and trailer should be restrained by using restraining devices and wheel cocks. Installing restraints both on trucks and trailers makes a sturdy and stable position, preventing early departure and trailer creep that creates accidents due to vehicle movements. Just-Rite Equipment recommends its product model Serco SLP3000 Recessed Vehicle Restraint. It effectively controls vehicle movement by grabbing and holding the rear impact guard throughout the loading/unloading process. For other truck restraint models having unique features, you can check our website at

https://www.justriteequip.com/products/safety-equipment-truck-restraints/truck-restraints/

2. Install a dock lighting system. Lighting systems give signals to the truck driver and dock loader about the status of the workloads. Using thetraditional red/green, stop/go “traffic lights” signals the driver when to enter, move the vehicle, and make a full stop. Just-Rite Equipment recommends APS Dock Strobe Maintenance Light. It provides brighter flashes and extended use. Its strobe tube light output is over 100 candelas with a three-joule flash intensity. For other lighting systems with unique features, you can check

https://www.justriteequip.com/products/safety-equipment-truck-restraints/safety-lighting/

3. Use barrier devices on every loading truck. Barrier devices on trucks will prevent the trailer from accidental rolling over and shifting positions. When such accidents do happen, workers may fall off the dock and injury occurs. Just-Rite Equipment recommends product model Dock Guard™ Safety Barrier Lip. It protects personnel, goods and equipment from accidentally rolling off the dock. For other barrier devices with unique features, you can check

https://www.justriteequip.com/products/safety-equipment-truck-restraints/impact-barriers/

4. Use assorted protective systems. The demands of ensuring safety have become more complicated; by using different protective systems like safety gate devices, anti-impact tracks, sentry rails, track sentries, track guards, and other protective systems, loading docks would be much safer place to work. Just-Rite Equipment recommends product model DGBM Serco Dock-Guard Safety Gate. In a closed position, it protects personnel, goods and equipment from inadvertently falling off the loading dock through an open dock door. For other protective systems with unique features, you can check

https://www.justriteequip.com/products/safety-equipment-truck-restraints/protective-systems/

In addition, below are some suggested general safety measures to practice:  Call Just-Rite Equipment  for an on-site evaluation.

1. Check the personnel’s documentations as to who handles heavy machinery with regard to OSHA trainings and authorizations.

2. Install cameras around security perimeters; besides protection, they also help to save money on insurance costs.

3. Have Just-Rite Equipment  reassess the overall safety of your loading dock. There could possibly still be lapses and shortcomings that could even save you more money.    

4.Invest in hiring the best people ideally suited for the position, if possible with OSHA certifications and authorizations and with years of experience.   Contact Just-Rite Equipment now and make that reservation happen at https://www.justriteequip.com/contact/ , or you may directly contact us for a service request: https://www.justriteequip.com/service-request/

Additionally, our service offices at Sterling, VA (703) 450-2800; Baltimore, MD (410) 536-0505 and Jamesburg, NJ (609) 448-6550, with our service technicians, are ready to answer all your safety docking needs, including inquiries with regard to Sterling truck restraints, protective systems for loading docks in Baltimore, protective systems for loading docks in Jamesburg and other safety products.