How To Keep Forklifts And Pedestrians Safely Apart

A common phrase over the last few years has been “keep a safe distance”. This is a phrase that was heard before and will continue to be heard in many industries, predominantly those that rely on material handling equipment. That’s because nearly 75% of impact with a third person events involve pedestrians that were completing tasks unrelated to the immediate truck operation at the time of their accident.

Segregating your operating areas is, of course, best practice, but how should you keep forklifts and pedestrians apart in tricky spaces where it is difficult to install a physical barrier?

Follow each link below for ways to keep your employees safe, whether operating equipment or walking around your site.