Pedestrian safety is the hottest topic in forklift safety. More and more pedestrian-related accidents are occurring every year. Learn how to educate both your operators and pedestrians the best practices when it comes to pedestrian safety. During this session, you will learn: • Pedestrian Safety Misconceptions • Pedestrian Safety Best Practices • Countering Pedestrian-related incidents • Facility and equipment improvements for minimizing pedestrian-related incidents

1. Safety Doesn’t Happen by
Accident.

2. Chuck Cullinan
Corporate Safety Manager
• 12 Years with Toyota Material
Handling Ohio
• Over 35 Years of Experience in
Safety Training
• Specializes in Pedestrian Safety

3. Toyota Forklifts and Genuine Parts
and Service since 1978
• Locations in Cleveland, Columbus,
and Toledo
• Founded in in 1968 as Interstate Lift
Trucks (ILT)
• Purchased by Toyota in 2012
• Nature of Our Business:
– New, Used, and Rental Equipment:
• Forklifts
• Sideloaders
• Personnel Carriers
• Utility Vehicles
• Allied Products
• Safety Training
• Equipment Parts & Services
• Pallet Racking

4. Safety Programs Offered
• Operator Training
• Train the Trainer
• Refresher Courses
• Trainer/Supervisor Refresher Courses
• Inspections

5. Pedestrian Safety
It’s More Than Common Sense
• Good judgement is always helpful
but not the whole solution
• Conditions that can cause accidents:
– Complacency
– Distractions to both pedestrians and
operators
– Equipment failures
• Can be damaging to company
reputation
• Training and proper procedure can
minimize likelihood to pedestrian-
related accidents

6. Training on Pedestrian Safety
• Both operators and pedestrians must
be trained
• Pedestrians have the right away but
forklifts cannot stop as fast as cars
• Training is the most effective way for
countering pedestrian-related
incidents

7. Pedestrian Safety Misconceptions
1. “Pedestrian safety around forklifts is a
matter of common sense.”
2. “Forklift operators can see me and will
stop the vehicle.”
3. “Forklifts are capable of stopping before
a collision happens.”
4. “Forklifts are properly maintained and
will function predictabily.
5. “If I can’t see a forklift, I am not in any
danger.”

8. Multitasking in Facilities
• The following are distractions
encountered with pedestrians
walking the facility:
– Texting
– Talking on the phone
– Conversing with a fellow pedestrian
– Writing
– Distraction of something other than
nearby equipment
– Radio in the ear

9. Methods & Tools to Minimize
Pedestrian-Related Incidents
• Training
• Procedures in the facility
• Forklift and pedestrian accessories
– i.e. Blue LED Safety Spot Light
• Well maintained equipment
• A well designed facility

10. Resources
• Visit www.tmhoh.com
– View the Resources tab
– Take advantage of our free content
• Feel free to contact Chuck Cullinan at
chuckc@tmhoh.com if you have any
questions or concerns