Process Overview: OSHA requires the use of wheel chocks to prevent the trailer and/or truck from moving while loading and unloading. The truck drivers should chock the wheels themselves, although per OSHA, drivers are not required to provide their own chocks. In the event the driver does not chock their trailer wheels when dropping, the process/guidelines below should be followed.
Step 1: Ensure there are two wheel chocks outside of every dock lane that are available for use.
Step 2: Once the truck or trailer is parked and/or detached, the wheels must be chocked before anyone enters the truck or trailer. Use the following guidelines when chocking the wheels:
- Always ensure the chock is centered and square with the tire.
- Position the chock snuggly against the tire tread.
- One wheel chock should be placed in front of each of the back front tires.
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Once the driver is ready to depart with the trailer, they are responsible for removing the wheel chock.
This completes the wheel chocking process.