LOGISTICS BOOK 3 UNIT 4 LOADING DOCK
a path a truck follows to reach a loading dock
*approach*
an area needed to manouver and position track trailers into place before they back up to a loading dock
*apron space*
a piece of rubber along the sides and top of a bay door to prevent damage to the dock or truck trailers
*dock bumpers*
a platform that can be raised or lowered which serves as a bridge between the truck and the dock
*dock leveler*
an area of a building where goods vehicles are loaded and unloaded
*loading dock* / bay
the maximum amount that something can contain.
capacity
a moveable light which is used for illuminating the interior of a track trailer during loading
dock lights
is a foam block which a truck trailer presses against during loading which helps keep out cold, rain or snow when exterior bays are used
dock seal
to go or be beyond the limit or expectations
exceed
(n.) an event resulting in death; an accidental death
fatality
physical harm or damage to someone's body
injury
an area in front of a bay door where a truck parks so cargo can be loaded onto a trailer
landing strip
not working or operating properly
malfunctioning
it really stands out, noticeable, can't be missed
marked
to happen, to take place
occur
to stop something from happening before it occurs
prevent
to make or become smaller or less
reduce
to need something
require
calculation of the chance that a person may suffer from accidents or misfortunes
risk of injury
things you can do in advance to protect against possible dangers or accidents
safety precautions
In wet weather, drive slowly. Do not speed up or brake quickly. Make turns at a very slow speed.
slippery (surface)
a person who stands over or above someone in rank; a manager in charge of someone else
supervisor
used lightbulb
to burn out light
a signaling device with a red or green light placed on a loading dock which signals drivers to stop or go
traffic light
an unpowered vehicle towed by another
trailer
the movement of a truck trailer away from a dock due to the forces created as a truck enters or exits the trailer while loading a cargo
trailer creep
a type of a vehicle jack used to stabilized a trailer after it has been unhitched from a truck
trailer stand
to free from attachment, released
unhitched trailer
a strong metal hook connected to the bottom of the dock, fastened to the frame or bumper of a truck trailer so it will not move during loading
vehicle restraints
a wedge made of a sturdy material that is placed behind vehicle's wheels to prevent it from moving
wheel chocks
a ramp that is positioned under the wheel of a truck trailer in order to raise a trailer to the same height as a loading dock
wheel riser
