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Our loading dock has a steep angle, and it is a hazard.
Constantly, heavy crates will roll almost out of control as they are put onto
dollies. The angle of the truck meeting the dock is hard on long
crates. No matter how experienced or strong the workers are, it is a
real risk for people and the load. One guy trying to unload a pallet of
books is challenging!
We are working on a renovation plan as well, and one of
my issues is eliminating the steep dock.
Joycelyn Todisco
Registrar
Evansville Museum of Arts,
History and Science
411 S. E. Riverside Drive
Evansville, Indiana
47713
jtodisco@emuseum.org
(812)
425-2406 ext. 238
(812) 421-7509 fax
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 8:34
AM
Subject: loading dock declined
approach
My museum is working on plans for a new building. Due to site
constraints, it may be necessary for the loading dock to have a declined
approach of 9%. I would welcome feedback, particularly from those with
practical experience with such a situation. How big a problem is this? Is
loading or unloading a semi trailer at that amount of angle (a) of no concern,
(b) a minor inconvenience, or (c) worse? Thanks much.
Bob Hellier Designer/Preparator Tampa Museum of Art 600 North
Ashley Drive Tampa, Florida 33602 (813) 274-8718 FAX (813)
274-8732 E-mail: bob.hellier@tampagov.net
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