Safety Practices for Truck Loading
Scenario: A truck arrives at the loading dock, but the driver has not fully stopped it. You need to start unloading.
Question: What is the safest action?
What is ensure the truck is properly aligned and securely stopped before unloading?
This popular Indian street snack is made of a crispy shell filled with spicy water, potatoes, and chickpeas.
What is pani puri (or golgappa)?
This Disney movie features a young lion named Simba who becomes king.
What is The Lion King?
Before the Fire
These must be identified and kept clear to ensure everyone can leave safely during a fire.
What are escape routes or emergency exits?
Before the Earthquake
These spots should be located under desks, against interior walls, and away from windows.
What are safe spots?
Scenario: You notice the truck doors can move slightly and might bounce back while handling pallets.
Question: What should you do?
What is verify the doors are fully secured and stable before loading?
Vietnam: This Vietnamese street food is a sandwich made with a baguette, pickled vegetables, meat, and herbs.
What is bánh mì?
In this movie, a snowman named Olaf dreams of experiencing summer.
What is Frozen?
During the Fire
Employees may fight a fire only if the Fire Department has been notified, the fire is small, escape is possible, and this condition is met.
What is the fire extinguisher is in working condition and the person is trained to use it?
During the Earthquake
If caught outside, you should move to this type of area to avoid falling debris and power lines.
What is an open or clear area?
Scenario: You need to use a pallet jack for loading, but it’s almost out of battery.
Question: What is the safest action?
What is ensure the pallet jack is fully charged before starting operations?
These deep-fried dough pastries, often topped with sugar or cinnamon, are commonly sold at fairs and street festivals.
What are beaver tails?
This Disney movie tells the story of a young woman who disguises herself as a man to join the army.
What is Mulan?
During the Fire
If smoke is present while evacuating, this is the safest way to move through it.
What is stay low to the ground?
During the Earthquake
Moving outside while inside during shaking can be dangerous because of this.
What is falling debris?
Scenario: The loading ramp has debris and a small puddle of water.
Question: What should you do before moving pallets onto the truck?
What is conduct a quick safety check and clear the ramp and surrounding area?
This popular street food is a corn cake often stuffed with cheese and cooked on a griddle.
What are arepas?
In this movie, a clownfish travels across the ocean to find his missing son.
What is Finding Nemo?
After the Fire
Employees must NOT do this until emergency services declare it safe.
What is re-enter the building?
After the Earthquake
Before evacuating, you should check for hazards such as gas leaks, electrical issues, and this type of damage.
What is structural damage?
Scenario: Multiple people are loading a truck. Some doors are not secure, one pallet jack is low on charge, and the ramp is slippery.
Question: What is the safest overall approach?
What is do not start loading until doors are secured, pallet jacks are ready, and the ramp is safe?
Philippines: This famous Filipino street food features skewered chicken or pork intestines grilled and dipped in vinegar.
Answer: What is isaw?
This Disney movie features a magical house where every family member has special powers—except one.
What is Encanto?
After the Fire
Supervisors should provide this to emergency responders after evacuating.
What is information about the facility?
After the Earthquake
To keep communication lines open for emergency responders, you should avoid using these unless there is an emergency.
What are phones?