Pedestrian Safety
This course provides pedestrian safety training for walking safely in active work zones. Learn about blind spots, the importance of eye contact, and how to use designated walkways effectively. The course covers pedestrian safety guidelines, mobile equipment safety, and forklift driver safety guidelines.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe safety guidelines for mobile equipment
- Describe safety guidelines for forklift drivers
- Describe safety guidelines for working around mobile equipment
Specs
| Course Level | Intermediate |
| Languages | English |
| Compatibility | Audio, Video |
Key Questions
Pedestrian safety is important in work zones to prevent accidents and injuries. With mobile equipment and forklifts often in operation, having clear safety guidelines helps create a safer working environment.
What are some basic safety guidelines for working around mobile equipment?When working near mobile equipment, it’s important to stay alert and be aware of your surroundings, use designated walkways, make eye contact with equipment operators, and avoid walking behind or in front of moving machinery.
How should forklift drivers ensure pedestrian safety?Forklift drivers can ensure pedestrian safety by adhering to speed limits, using horns to signal when approaching blind spots, and always checking for pedestrians before moving.
What should I do if I notice a potential safety hazard in a pedestrian area?If you spot a potential safety hazard, report it to your supervisor immediately.
How does pedestrian safety training help improve workplace safety?Pedestrian safety training provides valuable insights on how to navigate work zones safely. By understanding guidelines and best practices, workers can avoid common hazards, leading to a safer and more efficient workplace.
Sample Video Transcript
Mobile equipment, especially forklifts, are highly maneuverable and can suddenly be where a pedestrian might not expect them to be. Mobile equipment operators have concerns such as impeded vision, load carrying, and restricted maneuvering space that a typical automobile driver does not have to deal with. In many accidents, both the driver and the person being struck are at fault. This means that the drivers are not the only ones who need to be educated; pedestrians must know how to keep themselves safe when working around equipment.
Additional Resources
- OSHA Powered Industrial Truckes (Forklift) eTool – Pedestrian Traffic – https://www.osha.gov/etools/powered-industrial-trucks/workplace/pedestrian-traffic
- OSHA Standard 1910.22 – Walking-Working Surfaces – https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.22
- NIOSH Pedestrian Worker Safety – https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/newsroom/feature/pedestrian-worker-safety.html
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