Rite-Hite, a world leader in the manufacture, sale, and service of loading dock solutions and more, introduces its latest innovation to dock safety. The GuardRite Dok-Gate helps protect material handling equipment and pedestrians from the dangerous loading dock drop-off with the push of a button.

This powered, two polymer-rail, vertical-rising gate is OSHA-compliant, meeting all standards for fall protection and walking-working surfaces.

“It’s common for loading dock openings to have a four-foot drop-off,” said Fin Livingston, director of product management. “This is a dangerous situation, which is why OSHA mandates that workplaces protect employees from falls using a safety barrier. Ergonomics matter more than ever. Companies are working toward a future that is more automated, lower touch. The GuardRite Dok-Gate’s powered operation offers an ergonomic solution for loading dock safety."

From an ergonomics standpoint, the GuardRite Dok-Gate mitigates costly injuries with a powered operation. Its push-button controls eliminate manual opening and closing tasks that can lead to injury.

The GuardRite Dok-Gate is engineered to last — its impactable, recyclable polymer rails are designed to absorb incidental impacts, stopping up to 30,000 pounds. This lowers maintenance costs and reduces accident-related downtime for reliable performance.

For advanced safety, the GuardRite Dok-Gate can be interlocked with other loading dock equipment, including Rite-Hite’s Dok-Lok vehicle restraint, to create a safe sequence of operations that ensures workers follow a proper process for loading and unloading. It can also connect to the Rite-Hite ONE Digital Platform for real-time visibility into the gate’s data to empower maintenance decisions and help mitigate safety incidents.

Plant, operations, and safety managers need to meet OSHA fall protection safety standards, minimize ergonomic injuries, and lower maintenance costs and downtime. The GuardRite Dok-Gate is integral to a total dock safety solution for those facilities.

About Rite-Hite
Rite-Hite is a leading manufacturer of material handling systems designed for maximum safety and productivity. Principal product lines include trailer restraints, dock levelers, integrated controls, dock seals and shelters, industrial power doors, fabric curtain walls, HVLS Fans, and aftermarket products and services. As an industry-leading supplier of fixed protective guarding products, Rite-Hite is a member of the Loading Dock Equipment Manufacturers (LODEM) industry group.