Forklift / pedestrian segregation
Hi there,
Wondering if anyone could help me. I am on a project team to try and eliminate the interaction between forklifts and pedestrians across all our sites in Aus/NZ. We've been given a risk assessment tool to use from Europe which categories the frequency of pedestrian /forklift interaction as High Med Low, but does not identify how these are measured. We are looking for something like LOW = 1-2 people per hour; MED = 2-10 people per hour etc. Does anyone have any ideas for frequency likelihood categories or anything that they've used that might help. Thank you
Trying to separate pedestrians and forklift
Hi there,
Using Hi Vis is the last resort used for when pedestrians and forklifts, yes most companies use risk assessment to rate the level of safety, but any forklift and pedestrian integration is a hazard, just because the risk assessment rates it as a low risk, it's still a risk. When it comes to forklifts working near people the slightest of knock form a forklift can and do kill. The guy in this forum whom gave you the link to the risk assessment tool has directed you well. This tool is called a nomogram this tool is ideal for risk assessments for untrained assesses. I have compared this tool to two other risk tools and it held its ground. Note when conducting risk assessments you almost need to think a bit negative or think worst case scenario, because this will identify what can happen when things go wrong. Remember this NEVER SAY NEVER because the worst can and will happen.
Wondering if anyone could help me. I am on a project team to try and eliminate the interaction between forklifts and pedestrians across all our sites in Aus/NZ. We've been given a risk assessment tool to use from Europe which categories the frequency of pedestrian /forklift interaction as High Med Low, but does not identify how these are measured. We are looking for something like LOW = 1-2 people per hour; MED = 2-10 people per hour etc. Does anyone have any ideas for frequency likelihood categories or anything that they've used that might help. Thank you