Unit 4 the loading dock

Trailer creepN – Page 40 Sự trơn tuột đầu xe Trailer creep is the movement of a truck trailer away from a dock due to the forces created as a lift truck enters and exits the trailer whi

UNIT 4

Bryan Tạ

THE

LOADING

DOCKS

Process of sending goods to retail stores, where

Distribution center

Haulers

Direct to customer

Unloaders

vendors

Device that uses a lase to

read bar code information

VOCABULARY

Vehicle restraint

(N – Page 40)

A vehicle restraint is a strong metal

hook connected to the bottom of the

dock It is fastened to the frame or

bumper of a truck’s trailer so it will not

move during loading.

Móc giữ cố định

/ˈviːəkl rɪˈstreɪnt/

(N – Page 40)

Ngạm giữ

bánh xe

A wheel chock is a wedge

made from a sturdy

material that is placed

behind vehicle’s wheel to

keep it from moving.

/wiːl ˈ tʃɒk/

Trailer creep

(N – Page 40)

Sự trơn tuột đầu xe

Trailer creep is the movement of a

truck trailer away from a dock due

to the forces created as a lift

truck enters and exits the trailer

while loading cargo.

/ˈtreɪlə(r) kriːp/

Dock seal (N- Page 37)

Bộ trùm cơ học/bộ

trùm túi khí

A dock seal is a foam block which a

truck trailer presses against during

loading which helps keep out cold, rain,

or snow when exterior bays are used.

/ˈdɒk siːl /

Dock light (N – Page 36)

Đèn chiếu ở kho

A movable light which is used for

illuminating the interior of a truck

trailer during loading.

/ˈdɒk laɪt/

Trailer stand (N-Page 40)

A trailer stand is a type of vehicle

jack used to stabilize a trailer after

it has been unhitched from a truck.

Chân chóng lật romooc

/ˈtreɪlə(r) stænd/

Dock leveler

(N – Page 36)

Sàn nâng hạ

A dock leveler is a platform

that can be raised or lowered

which serves as a bridge

between the truck and the

dock.

/ˈ dɒk ˈlevələ(r)/

Dock bumper

(N – Page 36)

Cao su giảm chấn

A piece of rubber along the

sides and top of a bay door

to prevent damage to the

dock or truck trailers.

/dɒk ˈbʌmpə(r) /

(N – Page 34)

Lối vào khu vực làm hàng

An approach is the path a truck follows

to reach a loading dock

/əˈprəʊtʃ/

Apron space (N-Page 34)

Khu vực xe di chuyển và làm hàng

An area needed to maneuver and position

truck trailer into place before they back

up to a loading dock.

/ˈeɪprən speɪs/

Landing strip

(N-Page 37)

Vùng đậu xe

để làm hàng

An area in front of a bay door

where truck park so cargo can be

loaded onto trailer.

/ˈlændɪŋ strɪp/

Wheel riser (N- Page 40)

Thiết bị nâng bánh xe

A ramp that is positioned under the

wheel of a truck trailer in order to

raise the trailer to the same height as

a loading dock.

/wiːl ˈraɪzə(r)/

Traffic light (N – Page 40)

Đèn báo hiệu

A signaling device with a red and green

light placed on a loading dock which

signals drivers to stop or go

/ˈtræfɪk laɪt/

• Vehicle restraints and/ or wheel chocks are required to prevent

trailer creep.

• Ensure dock seals are in good condition They prevent rain and

snow from making surfaces slippery.

• Dock lights to provide lighting so workers can see where they are

going Replace any burnt out lights.

• Trailer stands must be used on unhitched trailers to prevent

tipping during loading and unloading.

precautions should be taken to reduce the risk of injuries or fatalities

from occurring.

which exceed its weight capacity.

• Check dock bumpers to verify they are in good condition Weather

and general use can cause wear and tear to occur over time.

• Approaches, apron space, and landing strips must be clearly

marked for drivers

• Use wheel risers to avoid unsafe below dock loading.

• Ensure drivers are aware of loading dock traffic lights They always

need to check the lights before moving their vehicles.

• Any manufacturing equipment or unsafe practices should be

reported to the loading dock supervisor.

1.… Dock bumpers are used to keep out rain and snow

2…… Workers can choose to use both vehicle restraints and wheel chocks

3.… Dock levelers have a stated weight capacity

1 … Dock bumpers are used to keep out rain and snow

2…… Workers can choose to use both vehicle restraints and wheel chocks.

3 Dock levelers have a stated weight capacity

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B : movement of a truck trailer away from a dock due to the forces created

during loading

C : the area in front of a bay door where a truck parks

D : a signaling device with a red and green light placed on a loading dock

E : the path a truck follows to reach a loading dock

F : a wedge made from a sturdy material that is placed behind a vehicle’s

wheels

G : the area needed to maneuver and position truck trailers into place

H : a movable light which is used for illuminating the interior of a truck

trailer during loading

B : movement of a truck trailer away from a dock due to the forces created

during loading

C : the area in front of a bay door where a truck parks

D : a signaling device with a red and green light placed on a loading dock

E : the path a truck follows to reach a loading dock

F : a wedge made from a sturdy material that is placed behind a vehicle’s

wheels

G : the area needed to maneuver and position truck trailers into place

H : a movable light which is used for illuminating the interior of a truck

trailer during loading

2 The apron space / dock leveler was not at the right height, so

there was a gap between it and the trailer

3 A wheel chock / trailer stand was used to stabilize the trailer

after it was disconnected from the truck

4 The driver backed the truck up until the trailer was pushing against

the dock bumpers / dock lights.

5 Landing strips / Wheel risers were used so the trailer was level

with the loading dock

2 The apron space / dock leveler was not at the right height, so

there was a gap between it and the trailer

3 A wheel chock / trailer stand was used to stabilize the trailer

after it was disconnected from the truck

4 The driver backed the truck up until the trailer was pushing against

the dock bumpers / dock lights.

5 Landing strips / Wheel risers were used so the trailer was level

with the loading dock

Wheel chocks need to be used to prevent the

trailer from moving away from the dock, which is

known as trailer creep Trailer creep can result

workers tripping and falling, or it can cause

forklifts to turn over, resulting in injuries .

1 What is the purpose of the conversation?

A To check the status of an outbound shipment

B To discuss what is contained in an inbound shipment

C To give instructions for unloading and loading a trailer

D To discuss a recent accident that occurred at the loading dock

2 What caused the incident the week before?

1 What is the purpose of the conversation?

A To check the status of an outbound shipment

B To discuss what is contained in an inbound shipment

C To give instructions for unloading and loading a trailer

D To discuss a recent accident that occurred at the loading dock

2 What caused the incident the week before?

• Worker: Okay Any special instructions?

• Supervisor: Yes The trailer is going to be _

• Worker: Got it So we need a , then.

• Supervisor: Better make it two just to be safe.

• Worker: Sounds good.

• Supervisor: Also make sure _ are in place before you guys start unloading I don’t

want another incident like we had last week.

• Worker: Yeah, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a _move that far before.

• Supervisor: _ is dangerous Pete’s lucky he wasn’t hurt when the forklift tipped over.

• Worker: Okay Any special instructions?

• Supervisor: Yes The trailer is going to be _

• Worker: Got it So we need a , then.

• Supervisor: Better make it two just to be safe.

• Worker: Sounds good.

• Supervisor: Also make sure _ are in place before you guys start unloading I don’t

want another incident like we had last week.

• Worker: Yeah, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a _move that far before.

• Supervisor: _ is dangerous Pete’s lucky he wasn’t hurt when the forklift tipped over.

unhitched for offloading.

trailer stand

wheel chocks

parked trailer Trailer creep

based on Task 7 Then, switch roles

B: Okay Do you have any special instructions for unloading?

A: The trailers need to be unhitched for offloading.

B: All right, so we’ll use a trailer stand, then.

A: Use two of them to ensure it won’t tip at all.

B: Got it.

A: Also, you need to make sure to use wheel chocks I don’t want

another accident like last week’s.

B: Yeah, that trailer creep wasn’t good.

- The trailer will be unhitched from the truck This is so the

driver can pick up a loaded trailer and be on his or her way

Be sure to use two trailer stands under the trailer to prevent

any tipping.

- Also, make sure wheel chocks are in place before unloading to

prevent trailer creep.

- After the inbound shipment is unloaded, proceed to load

the shipment for AMA distribution center onto the trailer.

Check the wheel chocks and trailer stands to ensure they

are still securely in place before loading.

- Once the new shipment is loaded, call me via radio and I

will send a driver to pick up the loaded trailer.

Simple Past Tense

Use Of Simple Past Tense

Forming The Simple Past Tense

Definition OF The Simple Past Tense

IMPERATIVES

a Imperative is used to give commands, requests, and suggestions.

- Look out! There's a car coming.

- Do not forget your keys.

- Take the first turn on your right; go straight ahead and then turn left.

- First put a butter into a frying pan; second, light the gas burner, then break three eggs

into the bowl.

d Give advice We usually use the words 'Never' and 'always' before the verb to

express that advice.

- Always warm up before you run.

- Never touch electrical equipment with wet hand.

a Describe the politeness.

except Would not you and Could not you

Examples:

- Open the window, will you ?

- Open the window, will not you ?

Both sentences are grammatically correct, however, if you use "will not you", you

expect the answer to be "No".

After the imperative negative, we often use "Will you" to expect the answer to be

"Yes"

- Do not tell anyone about this, will you ?

• Change the following sentences to negative sentence:

1 Stand up!

2 Open the window!

3 Close the door!

• Change the following sentences to negative sentence:

1 Stand up! Don’t stand up!

2 Open the window! Don’t open the window!

3 Close the door! Don’t close the door!

4 Run! Don’t run!

1 Be quiet! Please be quiet!

2 Come in! Come in, please!

3 Don’t talk in class! Don’t talk in class, please!

1 What are some features

of a loading dock?

2 Why is it important for a

truck and/ or trailer to be

secured during loading and

unloading?