Loading Bay Safety Solutions; Safeguard against accidental drive-aways with Salvo

The loading bay is a critical part of many industrial and commercial facilities, acting as the central point for transferring goods between trucks and warehouses or storage areas. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most dangerous zones within a facility.

Every year, thousands of accidents occur during loading and unloading operations, resulting in injuries, damaged goods, and significant downtime. In fact, according to ISHN, loading bays are responsible for 25% of all industrial accidents. As operations and logistics managers, it is your duty to prioritize the safety of your employees, equipment, and products, ensuring your facility does not contribute to this alarming statistic.

Salvo has been a trusted name in loading bay safety and efficiency solutions for nearly two decades, leading the way in addressing critical safety concerns such as accidental drive-aways. Beyond ensuring safety, implementing Salvo's solutions can streamline the flow of goods, creating a safer and more efficient loading bay environment. But how does it work?

Salvo’s system employs trapped key interlocking technology to enforce a strict sequence of safe loading or unloading operations. This solution interlocks the trailer’s air brakes with the loading bay door, preventing the trailer from moving until the process is fully completed.

Here’s how it works in detail: The process begins with the application of the Salvo Susie lock onto the trailer’s emergency brake coupling. Only after this step is completed can the trapped key be released. This key is then inserted into the Salvo control panel or door lock, granting access to the loading bay. During loading or unloading, the key remains securely trapped in the control panel or door lock, ensuring the process cannot be interrupted. The key can only be retrieved once the loading bay door is securely locked closed, signifying the operation is complete.

Once the operation is finished, the released key is used to unlock and remove the Salvo Susie lock from the trailer’s emergency brake coupling. This final step enables the driver to safely depart, completing the process without risk.

The Salvo safety solution is designed for quick, hassle-free installation and requires minimal maintenance once in place. This reduces downtime and eliminates the costs typically associated with maintaining complex mechanical systems. Compatible with US, EU, and UK-style couplings, as well as swap body systems, Salvo also features a built-in component alarm system to ensure compliance and reliability.

Salvo’s protection extends beyond preventing accidental drive-aways at the loading bay—it safeguards a wide range of loading structures. From traditional loading bays and gangway platforms to open loading areas and other unique environments, Salvo delivers a revolutionary system that ensures secure operations across diverse scenarios, offering unmatched safety and peace of mind.

Recognizing that every facility faces unique challenges, Salvo offers customizable solutions tailored to your specific needs. With tens of thousands of loading bays equipped worldwide, Salvo is a trusted partner for many industries—and we’re ready to be yours as well.

Salvo safety solutions give facilities confidence and peace of mind by ensuring the safety of personnel and the security of loading operations. To learn more about Salvo and our innovative safety solutions, feel free to reach out.

We look forward to partnering with you to enhance loading bay safety and efficiency.