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511) Rigid container

A rigid wire, steel or plastic container with a rigid structural framework for strength and stiffness and is not capable of being folded flat.

512) Corrugated steel container

A container fabricated from corrugated steel sheet as a completed assembly for containment, with the possible addition of structural sections for additional strength and with optional hardware added for specific use and application.

513) Non-corrugated steel container

A metal container fabricated from  corrugated steel sheet and with the same characteristics as corrugated steel containers.

514) Dock bumper

Pieces of rubber located at the floor level of a dock opening to cushion the building from truck trailer impact.

515) Dock face

The outside wall of the dock door area.

516) Dock plate

A moveable metal ramp that allows access to a rail car or trailer.

517) CAMH

Certified Associate in Materials Handling (CAMH) is one of two certifications for the materials handling professional offered by the Materials Handling & Management Society.  For more information visit:  www.mhia.org/mhms

518) Dock seal

A rubber or canvas covering that extends out from a dock face to seal the gap between the dock and the trailer's entrance.

519) Chocks

Triangular blocks of rubber, wood, or metal placed in front of, between or behind truck wheels to prevent accidental trailer movement.

520) Wheel chock

Blocks of rubber, wood or metal placed in front of, between or behind truck wheels to prevent accidental trailer movement.

521) Trailer restraint

Mechanical or hydraulic devices designed to prevent trailer movement away from the dock.  Usually attaches from dock face to ICC bar or rear wheel or directly to the trailer in some fashion.

522) Dock board

A device for bridging the gap between the warehouse and/or loading dock platform and a vehicle's load bed.

523) Dock leveler

A manually, hydraulically, or electrically operated plate, located at the dock entrance, that can be raised and lowered to accommodate varying trailer floor heights.

524) PCMH

Professional Certified in Materials Handling (PCMH) is one of two certifications available to the materials handling professional through the Materials Handling and Management Society (MHMS).  For more information visit the web site at www.mhia.org/mhms

525) Dock shelter

A cover that protects the space between the door of a rail car or truck and a warehouse from inclement weather.