GMR Safety
GMR Safety introduced the newest evolution of its patented POWER CHOCK product line with the addition of POWER CHOCK AUTO, an automatic version of the system.
“Accidents at loading docks pose a significant threat to warehouse operators and contribute to a substantial portion of workplace injuries,” says Gaétan Jay Jetté, founder and CEO of GMR Safety. “Automating our POWER CHOCK system provides loading docks with additional safety measures to ensure safety at this vulnerable area in the logistics journey.”
Key takeaways:
- The POWER CHOCK AUTO is equipped with high-quality optical sensors that can detect all types of vehicle wheels, including semi-trailers, straight trucks, and delivery vans, up to 21.5 feet from the loading dock wall. By simply pressing a control panel button inside the facility, an operator automatically positions the wheel chock in front of the vehicle’s wheel, requiring no driver intervention to set and secure the vehicle.
- To ensure safety, the dock door or dock leveler can only be operated if the chock has been properly set in front of the wheel and the correct position of the chock is confirmed by a sensor. Visual indicators and audible alarms inform inside warehouse personnel and the driver outside about the position of the chock and the safe availability of the loading dock.
- To provide full visibility and better control, the POWER CHOCK AUTO is equipped with a camera on the outside, facing the loading area, and a screen on the inside, next to the control panel. This visual communication system allows the operator to ensure that the loading area is devoid of any human presence prior to deployment of the wheel chock.
- Other key benefits include universal compatibility with all vehicle types, including those with liftgates.
