Rite-Hite has introduced its latest innovation to dock safety. The GuardRite Dok-Gate helps protect material handling equipment and pedestrians from the dangerous loading dock drop-off with the push of a button. This powered, two polymer-rail, vertical-rising gate is OSHA-compliant, meeting all standards for fall protection and walking-working surfaces.
"It is common for loading dock openings to have a 4 ft. drop-off," said Fin Livingston, Director of Product Management. "This is a dangerous situation, which is why OSHA mandates that workplaces protect employees from falls using a safety barrier."
From an ergonomics standpoint, the GuardRite Dok-Gate mitigates costly injuries with a powered operation. Its push-button controls eliminate manual opening and closing tasks that can lead to injury.
"Ergonomics matter more than ever," said Livingston. "Companies are working toward a future that is more automated, lower touch. The GuardRite Dok-Gate's powered operation offers an ergonomic solution for loading dock safety."
The GuardRite Dok-Gate is engineered to last. Its impactable, recyclable polymer rails are designed to absorb incidental impacts, stopping up to 30,000 lbs. (13,607 kg). This lowers maintenance costs and reduces accident-related downtime for reliable performance.
For advanced safety, the GuardRite Dok-Gate can be interlocked with other loading dock equipment, including Rite-Hite's Dok-Lok vehicle restraint, to create a safe sequence of operations that helps ensure workers follow a proper process for loading and unloading. It can also connect to the Rite-Hite ONE Digital Platform for real-time visibility into the gate's data to empower maintenance decisions and help mitigate safety incidents.
For more information contact:
Rite-Hite
195 S Rite-Hite Way
Milwaukee, WI 53204
800-456-0600.
www.ritehite.com