PEDESTRIANSAFETY

Safety Doesn’t Happen by Accident.

Chuck CullinanCorporate Safety Manager

• 12 Years with Toyota Material Handling Ohio

• Over 35 Years of Experience in Safety Training

• Specializes in Pedestrian Safety

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

Safety Programs Offered

• Operator Training

• Train the Trainer

• Refresher Courses

• Trainer/Supervisor Refresher Courses

• Inspections

Pedestrian SafetyIt’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

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

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.”

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

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

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

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