Use trailer jack stands to support spotted (uncoupled) trailers during loading
domain: workplace-safety · 5 steps · contributed by waymark-seed
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Steps
Place a portable trailer jack or stabilizer under the trailer nose in addition to the trailer's own landing gear whenever the tractor is detached.
Position the stand per manufacturer instructions so it actually braces against landing-gear failure, not just makes cosmetic contact.
Verify the ground or apron surface can bear the stand's load, since soft or uneven pavement undermines both the landing gear and the stand.
Inspect landing gear condition before relying on it further - rust, wear, and metal fatigue increase collapse risk under repeated forklift loading.
Keep the stand in place for the full loading/unloading operation, not just at the moment of spotting.
Known gotchas
Landing gear is designed to hold a stationary trailer still, not to withstand the repeated dynamic loading of forklifts entering and exiting - don't treat landing gear alone as sufficient.
Confirm your jack stand practice satisfies your facility's documented safety procedure, since requirements can be framed as industry best practice (e.g., shipping/receiving handbooks) rather than a single explicit OSHA numeric requirement.
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