The Role of Smart Technology in Improving Loading Dock Safety

It is never easy to circulate safely in a loading dock. Indeed, various machines and vehicles, such as trucks and semi-trailers as well as forklifts, are constantly coming and going throughout the area. Add to that employees who circulate throughout the day and you have a potentially dangerous place where accidents are quick to happen. In order to avoid this kind of unfortunate event, it is essential to put in place solutions to secure employees. Smart technology plays a leading role here.

Choose automatic safety technologies for loading docks to avoid accidents

Thanks to new technologies, there are many solutions to make the security of your loading docks automatic and systematic. Your employees and your equipment are better protected, and save time thanks to automated systems.

Here are some automatic security and communication solutions that we offer.

– Dok-Commander Smart Control Box

The Dok-Commander intelligent control box is a device for controlling several pieces of equipment at the same time and determining their position at any time in order to better locate them in the loading dock.

The system is also equipped with an interlock functionality. Thanks to this, you make sure that each piece of equipment is used in a certain order without getting tangled up. There is also the option of installing a Lok-Vu outdoor camera so that you can see the movement of trailers in the outer dock enclosure with a click.

– Rite-Vu Indicator Light Communication System

It is a visual security system equipped with detection and alarm function. The system consists of 4 different devices which are as follows:

• Approach-Vu: this is a device that emits a sound and light signal easily perceptible by pedestrians when a vehicle is maneuvering at the loading dock;
• Pedestrian-Vu: This device warns pedestrians in the loading dock with a blue beam of light when a forklift is in a trailer;
• Corner-Vu: This device is useful for all forklift drivers, as it allows immediate recognition of the status of the Dok-Lok before entering a trailer;
• Leveler-Vu: This device gives the forklift driver the status of the Dok-Lok while still inside the trailer.

– Dok-Lok Vehicle Restraint Systems

Dok-Lok Restraint Systems secure vehicles to the loading dock, allowing the forklift operator to move safely from the dock to the trailers. These devices communicate the docking status at all times for added security.

Dok-Lok vehicle restraint systems have an international reputation for a variety of reasons. First of all, their design makes them particularly efficient and safe. They prevent any unintentional detachment of the trailer from the loading dock.

The light devices associated with it also allow the forklift driver to know the status of the Dok-Lok at any time. Second, they meet the highest manufacturing and safety standards. Finally, they are made of durable materials and are resistant to shocks and time.

It is worth mentioning that Rite-Hite is the inventor of the restraint hook which is a revolutionary advancement in the field of loading dock safety.

Why choose Canado-Nacan Equipment?

At Canado-Nacan Equipment, we are leaders in the supply of safety materials and equipment in Quebec and across Canada. Member of the Rite-Hite Network for more than 3 decades, we are both partners and exclusive distributors of the Group.

As a reminder, Rite-Hite is an international reference in the design and marketing of materials and equipment dedicated to loading docks and industrial areas to optimize their safety and the comfort of the people who work there.

We have a professional team that listens to its customers. The technicians support you in your choice of equipment that suits you, their installation and give you advice for their maintenance. They have the skills and experience necessary to carry out any diagnosis and repair of your current equipment.

We only offer top quality products that meet the standards in force. They meet all your needs and resist all possible conditions of use. Our materials and equipment are designed to last for years and to provide optimal protection throughout their lifespan.