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Inspection Setup and Trailer Identification

Trailer and dock door identified correctly

Record trailer number, dock door number, and inspection date/time.

Trailer is positioned at assigned dock location critical (required)

Verify the trailer is at the correct dock and aligned for safe loading or unloading.

Yes No N/A

Dock area free of unauthorized personnel and obstructions critical (required)

Check that the immediate dock approach and trailer interface are clear for inspection.

Yes No N/A

Inspection performed by authorized operator or competent person critical (required)

Confirm the inspection was completed by personnel authorized under site procedure.

Yes No N/A

Wheel Chock Placement and Trailer Immobilization

Wheel chocks installed at the correct trailer wheel position critical (required)

Confirm chocks are placed against the trailer wheel(s) in the required location per site procedure.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Wheel chocks are fully seated and stable critical (required)

Verify chocks are snug against the tire and not loose, tilted, or at risk of slipping.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Number of wheel chocks meets site requirement critical (required)

Record the number of chocks in use and compare against the site minimum requirement.

Trailer landing gear and parking brake status verified critical (required)

Confirm trailer immobilization controls are applied according to site procedure before dock access.

Yes No N/A

Restraint Hook Engagement and Mechanical Security

Restraint hook fully engaged with trailer rear impact guard/ICC bar critical (required)

Confirm the hook is seated on the restraint point and not partially engaged.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Hook engagement is secure with no visible damage or deformation critical (required)

Inspect the hook, latch, and contact point for wear, cracks, bending, or other non-conformance.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Restraint device indicator shows locked/engaged status critical (required)

Verify the mechanical or electronic indicator confirms the restraint is engaged.

Yes No N/A

Trailer movement test not attempted until restraint confirmed critical (required)

Confirm no loading, unloading, or trailer movement occurred before restraint verification was complete.

Yes No N/A

Signal Status and Dock Communication Controls

Dock signal displays correct status for safe operation critical (required)

Select the current dock signal state observed during inspection.

Signal light is visible, functional, and unobstructed critical (required)

Verify the signal can be clearly seen from the operator approach path and is operating correctly.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Audible or visual warning system operates as intended

Confirm any dock alarm, beacon, or warning device activates per site procedure.

Yes No N/A

Operator follows signal status before entering trailer or releasing restraint critical (required)

Verify the operator did not bypass the signal or enter the trailer before the correct status was displayed.

Yes No N/A

Operator Compliance and Documentation

Operator completed required pre-use restraint check critical (required)

Confirm the operator performed the required check before dock operations began.

Yes No N/A

PPE requirements met for dock activity critical (required)

Verify required PPE was worn, such as high-visibility apparel, safety footwear, and any site-specific PPE.

Yes No N/A

Any deficiency or non-conformance documented with corrective action critical (required)

Confirm deficiencies were recorded, escalated, and assigned for correction per site procedure.

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature critical (required)

Inspector signs to confirm the audit was completed accurately.

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Run: Warehouse Trailer Restraint Audit

Inspection Setup and Trailer Identification

Wheel Chock Placement and Trailer Immobilization

Restraint Hook Engagement and Mechanical Security

Signal Status and Dock Communication Controls

Operator Compliance and Documentation

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