Truck loading safety<\/a> is a top priority. Copperloy understands this and wants their clients to have the best resources when it comes to yard ramp safety.\u00a0 In addition to manuals and, of course, excellent customer service, their website serves as a resource too!\u00a0 From user-friendly features to loading\/unloading tips, Copperloy has you covered.<\/p>\r\n Starting with yard ramp safety<\/a> features, Copperloy designs its dock equipment with safety in mind.\u00a0 Standard features increase safety and user-friendliness.<\/p>\r\n An 8-foot level off provides forklifts and other moving equipment easy access.\u00a0 This feature makes for a very stable ramp.<\/p>\r\n A 15-inch lip design rests firmly on the truck carrier body, dock floor, or platform.\u00a0 The lip plate ensures a secure connection.\u00a0 Additionally, mobile ramps come with 8-foot long safety chains.\u00a0 Both features bridge the gap and assure that the ramp won\u2019t pull away.<\/p>\r\n Standard on all Copperloy ramps, high strength steel grating offers all-weather traction.\u00a0 Steel grating bars are spaced to allow rain, snow, and other debris to fall through.<\/p>\r\n All Copperloy ramps have 7\u2033 high safety curbs.\u00a0 Safety curbs help prevent incidental runoff and protect the safety of the operator.\u00a0 All part of Copperloy\u2019s patented box frame!<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Carefully review these yard ramp safety tips so you and your team can safely load and unload your trucks.<\/p>\r\n Made in the USA, Copperloy ramps are built with ultimate durability and made to last.\u00a0 Though constructed with the highest quality of metals, all things have their limits.\u00a0 Be sure not to exceed maximum load capacity.<\/p>\r\n Combine standard ramp features with dock equipment accessories and Copperloy sets you up for success.\u00a0 Copperloy accessories include aluminum wheel chocks.\u00a0 Wheel chocks prevent dangerous movement during loading tasks.\u00a0 A snug fit offers maximum holding and protection from involuntary movements from jolts and shifting.<\/p>\r\n Beneath the ramp, the ground should be solid.\u00a0 Ideally, unload on concrete or pavement.<\/p>\r\n Make sure the lip of the ramp securely connects to the dock or truck.\u00a0 Additionally, attach safety chains when applicable.<\/p>\r\n Do not exceed 5mph when using the towbar.\u00a0 The towbar is intended for short distances.\u00a0 Also, the positioning sleeve is designed to maneuver and reposition the ramp, not to tow long distances.<\/p>\r\n Check for signs of rust or damage prior to use.\u00a0 It is also important to monitor hydraulic fluid on ramps that use a hydraulic operation to adjust the height.\u00a0 Additionally, it is also important to monitor the condition of the loading dock.\u00a0 Check for cracks, damage, etcetera.<\/p>\r\n Overall, be aware and use common sense.\u00a0 Check capacity, ensure stability, and properly maintain equipment.\u00a0 For added measure, keep a few common spare parts on hand with Copperloy accessories.\u00a0 Contact the Copperloy team with any questions!<\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n Imgon Design<\/a>\u00a0is a digital marketing firm working with small to mid-size businesses of Ohio. Our mission is to identify and employ the marketing potential of our clients with our traditional and digital marketing service. Copperloy receives a multitude of digital marketing advantages through our SEO Programs, as a valued client of Imgon Design. We develop our SEO packages to significantly improve visibility on Google Search results as well as activity on social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest). Clients of Imgon Design access a much wider digital audience with effective SEO strategies.<\/p>\r\n Facilities in need of yard ramp equipment should consider Copperloy yard ramps. Learn more about Copperloy on the Imgon Design Blog or visit their\u00a0website.<\/a>Copperloy home of the Ultimate Yard Ramp<\/a>!\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Yard Ramp Safety and Truck Loading Safety Tips Truck loading safety is a top priority. Copperloy understands this and wants<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":10087,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,14928],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","category-yard-ramp-and-loading-dock-equipment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/imgon.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12251","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/imgon.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/imgon.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imgon.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imgon.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12251"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/imgon.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12251\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imgon.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10087"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/imgon.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12251"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imgon.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12251"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imgon.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Yard Ramp Safety Features<\/h2>\r\n
8-FOOT LEVEL OFF<\/h3>\r\n
15-INCH LIP<\/h3>\r\n
HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL DECK GRATING<\/h3>\r\n
7-INCH CURBS<\/h3>\r\n
Additional Truck Loading Safety Tips<\/h2>\r\n
Check Equipment Capabilities<\/h4>\r\n
Use Wheel Chocks<\/h4>\r\n
Unload on a Level Surface<\/h4>\r\n
Secure Ramp Connection<\/h4>\r\n
Move at Safe Speeds<\/h4>\r\n
Maintain and Check Ramp Conditions<\/h4>\r\n
Yard Ramp Safety | Copperloy | Imgon Design<\/h3>\r\n