Recommended for: Managers, Immediate Supervisors of authorized persons, or Individuals working at heights. Includes Competent Person and Competent Inspector
Recommended for: All individuals who are working at heights. Training required for employees who will be working first hand with the fall protection systems and devices
Recommended for: Individuals who are responsible for training Authorized Persons. Includes the Competent Person Training and Competent Inspector courses
CAI Safety’s Loading Dock Cantilever Gates provide OSHA-compliant fall protection for loading docks, truck bays, and overhead door openings while preserving valuable floor space. Available in single-opening and split-opening configurations, these upward-opening safety gates accommodate a wide range of dock widths, feature easy operation, and help protect workers and drivers around open loading areas. High-visibility markings and electric-assisted operation support safer, more efficient material-handling environments.
Single Opening Cantilever Gate
When floor space is at a premium, the Single Cantilever Gate System for Loading Docks and Overhead Doors are the perfect answer. Can accommodate openings from 4 feet up to 12 feet. Pneumatic shocks standard for safely opening and closing dock gate. Easy operation and OSHA compliant.
For wider openings, the Split Opening Cantilever Gate can accommodate openings from 9 feet up to 27 feet. During deliveries, it’s easy for truck drivers or dockworkers to open or close the gate. Meets or exceeds OSHA fall protection standards. High visibility markings provide warning to all persons in proximity.
What size openings can loading dock safety gates protect?
Don2026-08-06T14:48:55-07:00CAI Safety loading dock gate systems are available for a variety of opening widths. Single opening gates can accommodate openings from approximately 4 to 12 feet, while split opening gates can protect larger openings.
What is a split opening cantilever gate?
Don2026-08-06T14:48:54-07:00A split opening cantilever gate is designed for wider dock openings and larger truck bays. The system provides fall protection while allowing easy access for loading and unloading operations.
Can loading dock safety gates be used in warehouses and distribution centers?
Don2026-08-06T14:48:55-07:00Yes. Loading dock safety gates are commonly used in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, logistics operations, and industrial buildings where trucks regularly load and unload materials.
What is a loading dock safety gate?
Don2026-08-06T14:48:54-07:00A loading dock safety gate is a fall protection barrier designed to secure open loading dock edges and truck bays, helping prevent workers, pedestrians, and equipment from accidentally falling from elevated dock areas. CAI Safety offers cantilever gate systems specifically designed for loading dock applications.
What types of loading dock safety gates does CAI Safety offer?
Don2026-08-06T14:48:54-07:00CAI Safety offers Single Opening Cantilever Gates and Split Opening Cantilever Gates designed to protect loading dock openings while maintaining operational efficiency.
Are CAI Safety loading dock gates OSHA compliant?
Don2026-08-06T14:48:55-07:00Yes. CAI Safety states that its loading dock cantilever gate systems meet or exceed OSHA fall protection requirements for loading dock applications.
Why are loading dock safety gates important?
Don2026-08-06T14:48:54-07:00Loading docks are common workplace fall hazards. Safety gates help create a protective barrier when trucks are not present, reducing the risk of falls and improving overall workplace safety.
How do I choose the right loading dock safety gate for my facility?
Don2026-08-06T14:48:55-07:00The appropriate solution depends on factors such as dock opening width, available overhead clearance, traffic patterns, loading operations, and OSHA compliance requirements. CAI Safety can help determine the most suitable gate system for your specific application.
How do cantilever loading dock gates save floor space?
Don2026-08-06T14:48:55-07:00Unlike traditional swing gates, cantilever gates open vertically upward, eliminating the need for side clearance and preserving valuable workspace around the loading dock area.
What is a single opening cantilever gate?
Don2026-08-06T14:48:54-07:00A single opening cantilever gate is designed for smaller loading dock openings and overhead door applications. It opens upward rather than swinging outward, helping preserve valuable floor space while providing fall protection.
Recommended for: Managers, Immediate Supervisors of authorized persons, or Individuals working at heights. Includes Competent Person and Competent Inspector
Recommended for: All individuals who are working at heights. Training required for employees who will be working first hand with the fall protection systems and devices
Recommended for: Individuals who are responsible for training Authorized Persons. Includes the Competent Person Training and Competent Inspector courses