Remove Forklift Hazards With Forklift Pedestrian Awareness

Improve safety in your workplace by enhancing forklift pedestrian awareness. Discover practical steps to minimize risks, promote alertness, and foster a culture of shared responsibility between operators and pedestrians to prevent accidents.

Warehouse Pedestrian Fatalities

Forklifts and pedestrians often work in close proximity. Fatal forklift accident statistics prove that pedestrians are getting:

Crushed between the forklift and an object
Crushed between two vehicles
Struck or run over

In a forklift environment, it’s important for pedestrians to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings to ensure their safety. This is a key reason to train each pedestrian that works around heavy equipment in operation. Training develops individuals and increases their personal commitment to reduce, guard against and eliminate hazards.

Pedestrian Awareness Training For A Safer Workplace

Understanding the risks and hazards of the workplace will increase cautiousness and preventive measures taken by all employees at all levels of the organization. Pedestrian training should be conducted to educate each person to be visually and audibly alert, to approach a forklift from any side with caution and to understand forklift operator limitations. In addition, pedestrians in a work environment should be knowledgeable about:

How heavy is a forklift?
What is the forklift’s top speed?
How many feet does it take to stop a forklift?
Are there areas I should never walk into?
Can the load fall off the forklift?

Uncover Forklift Hazards

Employers should take a proactive approach by regularly walking through the warehouse to identify potential hazards and develop solutions to minimize the risk of forklift and pedestrian accidents. These routine inspections demonstrate a commitment to safety and reinforce a culture focused on creating a secure work environment for all employees.

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