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The Loading Dock Equipment Manufacturers (LODEM) members are the Industry's leading suppliers of loading dock equipment. They supply solutions worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution sector.

Equipment used to make the loading dock area of a facility more accessible and to provide safe movement of goods in that dock area. Loading dock equipment includes elevating docks, dock levelers, dock boards, dock lights, bumpers, seals, shelters, vehicle restraints and traffic doors.

LODEM members meet regularly to review, discuss and revise the standards for design, performance and proper operation of loading dock equipment.

LODEM Programs Include:

  1. The development and promotion of standard nomenclature.
  2. The development and promotion of guides and training materials for equipment operations, personnel safety, etc.
  3. The collection and dissemination of reliable industry statistics.
  4. The preparation and distribution of educational and promotional materials as to the benefits of LODEM solutions.
  5. The establishment of liaison and cooperation with private and governmental groups establishing standards and/or safety codes which are pertinent to this technology.
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Safety Label Brochure for Dock Levelers

The purpose of this publication is to provide voluntary guidelines for the selection and application of safety labels for use on loading dock levelers. This is a voluntary guide and should be incorporated into a comprehensive safety program by owners of loading dock levelers.
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A Guide to Codes and Standards

This paper is concerned with awareness of building codes, available standards, and pertinent regulations related to material handling equipment.
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What You Always Wanted to Know About Dock Levelers

A basic primer which answers the most frequently asked questions from entities considering the purchase of a dock leveling device.
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What You Always Wanted to Know About Vehicle Restraints

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Standards

MH30.1 - 2007 - Specification for Dock Leveling Devices

This ANSI-approved standard represents recommended safety practices and performance testing criteria that may be used in product selection and utilization.
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MH30.2 - 2005 - Portable Dock Leveling Devices

This standard defines safety, performance, and testing requirements for the design, use, and maintenance of portable dock leveling devices.
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MH30.3 - 2005 - Vehicle Restraining Devices

MH30.3 defines safety, performance, and testing requirements with regard to design, use, performance and maintenance of vehicle restraining devices.
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Loading Dock Equip Standards Package (MH30.1, 30.2, 30.3)

Package includes all three of the LODEM standards: MH30.1 - For the Safety, Performance, and Testing of Dock Leveling Devices. MH30.2 - Portable Dock Leveling Devices: Safety, Performance and Testing. MH30.3 - Vehicle Restraining Devices: Safety, Performance and Testing.
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Upcoming Meetings

2013 MHI Annual Membership Meeting

LODEM Managing Executive

Tom Carbott

704-676-1190

Administrative Assistant
Amy Cunningham

704-676-1190

Leadership

Chair
Mike Pilgrim
Systems, Incorporated

Vice-Chair
Bob Hensel
Nova Technology