Vehicle Restraint
Increase Loading Dock Safety with Vehicle Restraints
Loading dock accidents can result in serious injuries, equipment damage and costly downtime. Many incidents occur when a truck departs the dock prematurely or gradually creeps away during loading and unloading, creating a dangerous gap between the trailer and the building.
Loading Dock Vehicle Restraints are designed to prevent trailer separation and help reduce the risk of workplace accidents. By securing the trailer to the loading dock, these systems help protect personnel, forklifts and equipment from hazards including:
- Premature truck pull-away
- Trailer creep caused by forklift movement
- Landing leg collapse
- Trailer tip-over
Physical trailer restraint systems are recognised under Australian guidelines, including AS 2890.2, as an important measure for improving loading dock safety and reducing the risk of forklift and pedestrian incidents.
Types of Loading Dock Vehicle Restraints
Rear Impact Guard (RIG) Locks
Mechanical or hydraulic hook restraints mounted to the dock face securely engage the trailer’s Rear Impact Guard (RIG), helping prevent unexpected trailer movement during loading operations.
Wheel-Locking Restraints
Ground-mounted hydraulic or mechanical locking arms engage the trailer’s rear wheels. These systems are ideal for trailers fitted with hydraulic tailgates or those with damaged, low or missing Rear Impact Guards.
Integrated Wheel Chocks
Heavy-duty industrial wheel chocks are electronically linked to a control system. The dock door or hydraulic dock leveller remains locked until sensors confirm the trailer has been correctly chocked, helping ensure safe operating procedures are followed.
Improve Loading Dock Safety with BX MAX
A BX MAX Loading Dock Vehicle Restraint provides a reliable physical barrier against trailer movement while improving communication between truck drivers and dock personnel through integrated safety signalling.
By securing the trailer before loading begins, you can:
- Reduce the risk of workplace injuries.
- Protect forklifts, staff and equipment.
- Improve compliance with Australian loading dock safety practices.
- Minimise downtime caused by loading dock incidents.
- Create a safer and more efficient loading operation.
Protect your people and your operation with a BX MAX Loading Dock Vehicle Restraint.