Loading Dock & Loading Bay Safety Products

Loading docks and bays are often in constant use, incurring a high level of wear and tear - while heavy vehicles and heavy loads pose safety risks to on-site workers and delivery drivers.

Start Safety offers numerous ways to protect your personnel, buildings, and equipment. The product range includes everything you might need in a loading bay, from hi-vis vests to dock bumpers to spill response kits.

Bollards

Wheel Guides

Wheel Stops

Wheel Chocks

Start Traffic Vialux Wide Angle Traffic Mirror Situ

Safety Mirrors

Dock Bumpers

Barrier Systems

Access Barriers

Signage

ConiLamp - Traffic Cone Lights Road Lamp LED

Cones

Forklift Entrance Mats

Supertouch 35241 Black Edging Zip Or No Zip

Hi Vis Vests

StartMark 1 Metre Long Thermoplastic Strips - Multiple Colours

Bay Markings

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Spill Containment

TrailerPad - HGV Trailer Leg Pads - Rope Included

Landing Leg Pads

Armco Barrier

Medium Economy Workplace First Aid Kit British Standard Compliant

First Aid Kits

Belt Barriers

Procity Conviviale Bike Shelter With Cladding Procity Grey

Smoking & Driver Shelters

Justrite Rigid Lock Quick Berm Jen28519bl Lifestyle6

How to improve loading dock and loading bay safety

Don’t overlook your loading dock or bay when you’re planning warehouse or site safety. Here are some of the key considerations.

Directing traffic

Guide vehicles to the right places and prevent them from causing damage with products such as barriers, bollards, wheel guides, and wheel stops. Our large selection of durable bay marking tape and paint enables you to mark out loading areas and parking bays quickly.

Black Bull HGV Parking Bollard Installed Between HGV Wheel Guides

Protecting the loading bay

Protect your busy warehouse doorways from damage or general wear and tear with items like dock buffers and forklift entrance mats. The mats help to limit the amount of water and dirt brought into the building by forklift wheels, and reduces the risk of slipping.

Safety when loading/unloading

Consider wheel chocks to keep vehicles stationary while you load and unload, and landing leg pads to place underneath trailer feet. This means heavy loads are distributed evenly, making the trailer less likely to tilt. It also safeguards paved surfaces from damage.

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Spill containment

Every loading dock sees the occasional spillage - but whatever the substance is, you’ll need to clean it up fast. We have a wide selection of spill containment products such as bunds, trays, and drain covers, plus absorbents and wipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What protective clothing do loading bay workers need?

It’s important that workers have the right clothing for handling heavy loads. This includes safety boots with toe protection, hard hats, high-vis vests, sturdy gloves, and possibly eye protection depending on the type of goods being loaded.

How can I prevent accidents at the loading dock?

Aside from protective clothing, best practices include training workers on safe loading and unloading practices and how to use the equipment. Inspect equipment regularly and always keep surfaces clean and dry.

Do you offer next-day delivery for loading dock equipment?

Yes - many of our products are already in stock, so we can usually offer next-day delivery on things like hi-vis vests, signage, and wheel chocks.

Do you accept bulk orders for loading dock products?

Yes, we do. If you want to save money on essential equipment, get in touch to learn about our preferential pricing for bulk orders.

What do our customers think?

Trusted by thousands who choose us every time they need safety equipment.

Need help finding the right product?

Give our trained sales team a call on +44 (0)1905 794875, they will help you in choosing a suitable system for your needs and will also be happy to discuss discounts for bulk quantity requirements and special delivery need.

Why buy from Start Safety?

We have the full range shown above in stock on the shelf ready to ship out next day, we offer special delivery services and can even arrange same day delivery on many products.