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