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Another important requirement, which can prevent many serious accidents, is
the proper use of portable dockboards.
According to CFR 1910.30, portable dockboards (bridge plates) shall be secured in position, either by being anchored or equipped with devices which will prevent their slipping. Movement of the dockboard during material handling operations has resulted in forklifts overturning, or falling off the dock, often with serious injury or death to the driver and damage to equipment and material. A major contribution to accident experience comes from material handling. Handholds shall be provided on portable dockboards to permit safe handling when the dockboard must be repositioned or relocated. |
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