Safety Features Found in Heavy Equipment

Heavy equipment is dangerous and there is no way around that. It is used as loading dock lifts, levelers, yard ramps, table lifts, dock lifts and has many more applications and uses. The best one can do to be as safe as possible is to make sure equipment has built in safety features designed to prevent or minimize accidents. Copperloy manufactures dock lifts that meet all OSHA standards and have added features as well.

For example, copperloy lifts are available in steel or aluminum to offer higher lifting capacities and avoid accidents caused by weak materials. As a dock equipment manufacturer, dock equipment for loading, loading dock products, Copperloy equipment, Copperloy uses many safety features for all products.

Corrosion free surfaces are used on everything. Ramps have a 15" lip to be sure there is a proper fit between ramp and the dock or truck that items will be loaded into, and 8 feet chains that attatch to the receiving container to make sure the ramp does not slip or slide out of place while loading and unloading is in progress. Side rails and curbs are available on all equipment manufactured. There are versions without rails if that is required for a particular task, but they also make some equipment where rails can be taken off and then replaced when some jobs are finished.

Customization is also a way to be extra careful and stay safe. Should your business need heavy equipment that is not available on the market, you can get it custom designed and made to fit your specifications. Having the right equipment for any task is key to safety. Higher lifting capacities can be achieved through a combination of materials, rails can be double reinforced to make sure they hold in extreme situations and curbs can be made higher to prevent runoff. Go to http://www.copperloy.com/loading-dock-equipment/lifts/dock-lifts/ to get information about how to get equipment made for your needs. A modern facility, in-house engineers and a highly skilled technical sales team all work with you to ensure you will have quality, durable and safe equipment manufactured in the USA that will complete any job that comes your way.