The loading bay is usually the busiest and therefore potentially the most dangerous part of the warehouse operation. High levels of activity are concentrated in a confined space often over short time windows. Correct layout and equipment type is therefor essential to maximise speed and safety.

The choice of level or depressed vehicle approach and the equipment that the dock is fitted out with are usually dictated by short term costs considerations with little understanding of the true long term costs involved. High transport & freight costs make it essential to minimise vehicle turnaround times. The diversity of vehicle types, dimensions, and characteristics places heavy and often conflicting demands on the docking systems. An evaluation of the long term savings achieved by quicker vehicle turnaround times, faster loading & unloading, and energy saving from correctly specified dock levellers & shelters can provide clear justification for such a scheme. Even small variations in bay design can result in large operator cost savings. Logistics Solutions expertise ensures:

* Faster vehicle turnaround times
* Reduced equipment costs
* Reductions in product and equipment damage
* Reduced manning
* Safer operating environment

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Loading Bay Design

Wrekin Area Webring

Links:
HMSO: The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998:
http://www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/si/si1998/19982306.htm

Links:
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce & Business Link Shropshire
www.bl-shropshire.co.uk

Links:
SEMA
http://www.sema.org.uk/

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