1. Mobile Equipment and Pedestrian Safety

2. Pedestrian Accidents Happen!
It seems obvious, until it happens to you or somebody you know.
Across the world, 1.25 million people die each year in traffic accidents, and about half are people on foot or riding a bicycle. Millions more are injured. (World Health Organization)
We’re all at risk. Just Google ”Pedestrian killed in…” and insert your city’s name.*
(Detroit, MI) “A 52-year-old man is dead after being hit by a Dodge Charger while crossing a street Sunday night on Detroit’s west side, police said.”
(London, UK) “They found both the motorcyclist and a pedestrian, both thought to be in their thirties, suffering injuries. Sadly the pedestrian died at the scene.”
(Ingersoll, Ont.) “Ingersoll man dies after being run over by a skid steer.”
How many of you – or someone you know – have had a pedestrian/cyclist accident or near miss?
If you haven’t, ask your kids or a senior. They account for a disproportionate number of pedestrian fatalities and injuries.
Most young drivers ages admit to engaging in at least one risky driving behavior, such as speeding, running red lights or texting while behind the wheel. American Automobile Association (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety
* We suggest local presenters Google their local areas to identify local incidents and headlines
Pedestrian killed in [your city]

3. “I Didn’t See Him” Is No Excuse.
Watch those left-hand turns. These are the most dangerous for drivers and pedestrians, accounting for many more accidents than right hand turns. Drivers are negotiating the turn and pedestrians are looking forward, and BOOM!
Guard against silent hazards. Battery-operated automobiles and hybrids are more likely to hit pedestrians because people don’t hear them coming.*
Take care of seniors and children under 15. They account for a disproportionate number of pedestrian fatalities and injuries.
Be alert on weekends. Accidents are frequent on weekends and at night.* Wear bright clothes even on your night out.
Beware the parking lot. More than half of all “back- over” injuries happen in parking lots because they are often congested and traffic patterns are unorganized.
Always use the rule when in a production facility.
Look in all directions before crossing an aisle or road – both inside and outside of the building.
Stay two feet away from all mobile equipment.
Make eye contact and wait for one wave from a mobile equipment driver to know they see you.
*U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration facts:
In the U.S., nearly 50 percent of all pedestrian accidents happen on the weekends and 70 percent happen at night.
Quiet automobiles are 40-percent more likely to strike pedestrians percent more likely in residential areas.
The ratio of accidents involving left turns versus right turns is 60/40 according to a study of National Safety Council data.

4. In A Manufacturing/Production Operation...
Pedestrians
Always follow the rule:
Look in all directions before crossing an aisle or road – both inside and outside of the building.
Stay two feet away from all mobile equipment.
Make eye contact and wait for one wave from a mobile equipment driver to know they see you.
Remember, vehicles often have the “right of way” in a manufacturing setting.
Use pedestrian walkways, or stay to one side of the equipment aisle.

5. In A Manufacturing/Production Operation...
Drivers
Only operate mobile equipment that you have been trained to operate.
Always complete a pre-operation check of the mobile equipment.
Do not use electronic devices while driving.
Never operate mobile equipment that is damaged or defective.
Always travel in the direction that allows for the best visibility.
Come to a complete stop at stop signs.
Follow requirements for transporting, storage and stacking of materials.
Report concerns and adhere to recommendations from in-plant vehicle committees.
Always turn mobile equipment off, remove key, and set parking brake when mobile equipment is parked or left unattended and out of sight.

6. In A Manufacturing/Production Operation...
Each other
If you see unsafe behaviors, talk safety with humility and care. Accept suggestions with grace and thanks.
Accidents are frequent on weekends and at night. Wear bright clothes even on your night out.

7. It Happens To People We Know And Care About
As Global Safety Workplace manager for CCA, Patty Chatman is well-versed in the rules regarding pedestrian safety and moving vehicles. Her training became personal four years ago.
Patty was walking through a facility in her region in Michigan, using the pedestrian aisle as rules mandate.
Suddenly, a fork lift made a wide right turn from an intersection in front of her. With the pedestrian aisle located in the center of the path, she found herself directly in front of the vehicle.
She screamed and jumped to get out of the way. But with the truck weighing 12,000 pounds and traveling about 6 m.p.h., the driver could not stop immediately. The fork of the vehicle hit her on the left leg, just above the ankle.
She was injured and the driver was so shaken that he had to go to medical with Patty. Luckily, she did not suffer any broken bones, but her leg was red and swollen and she limped for two weeks. She still has occasional pain in the area.
Patty said the incident occurred at break time and the driver said he did not see her as he hurried to join co-workers. Pedestrian-vehicle accidents occur most often at break time and shift change, when people let their safety guards down.
Know the rules regarding pedestrians and moving vehicles and stay vigilant at every moment.