Communication light packages are standard features with most manufacturers' vehicle restraints, and are important factors in the overall safety of the loading dock. If the communication system is not a standard feature offered by a particular manufacturer then it should be requested as an optional item.

A two-way communication system consists of: an outside signal light, one regular and one reversible instruction sign, an interior control panel, and a sign indicating to the operator to load/unload on the green light only.

Two-way communication packages are standard with Blue Giant TL-85 Hydraulic Vehicle Restraint Systems.

A vehicle restraint should also incorporate an interlock feature to tie it to the operation of a hydraulic dock leveler. If the vehicle is not restrained, the dock leveler cannot be activated. This means that if the vehicle does not have an ICC bar or it is impossible for the vehicle restraint to restrain it, the dock attendant must use an alternate method to restrain the truck/ trailer (i.e. manual wheel chocks). The attendant then must turn the control to the over ride position in order for the dock leveler to operate. In such cases, the vehicle's wheels should be chocked and precaution should be taken when loading / unloading.

Blue Giant dock lights for the loading dock area are rugged, durable, and dependable. Our dock lights help increase safety by providing floods of soft, bright light to illuminate truck and train interiors. Dock lights help increase personnel safety and help eliminate product damage.