VEHICLE PEDESTRIAN INTERFACE TOOLBOX TALK
Physically and operationally separate vehicles from pedestrians.
Blind spots, traffic controls and daily field verification.
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VEHICLE PEDESTRIAN INTERFACE TOOLBOX TALK
Duration
8–10 minutes
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OBJECTIVE
Control struck-by and crushing risks created where vehicles and mobile equipment interact with pedestrians.
WHY IT MATTERS
Heavy-equipment operators may have much larger blind spots than pedestrians expect.
Reversing, turning, restricted areas and high noise levels make pedestrians difficult to detect.
The strongest control is physical separation between pedestrian and vehicle routes.
REALISTIC SITE SCENARIO
A worker took a shortcut through an area where a forklift was reversing.
The operator could not see the worker in the blind spot and the spotter was looking in another direction.
A segregated walkway, barriers, designated crossing point and continuous spotter control would have prevented the event.
REMEMBER
Never assume an operator has seen you; establish positive communication before approaching.
KEY HAZARDS
Vehicle blind spots.
Reversing movements.
Pedestrian and vehicle route crossings.
Restricted access routes.
High noise levels.
Poor lighting.
Loss of spotter communication.
Unauthorised pedestrian shortcuts.
CONTROLS
Physically separate vehicle and pedestrian routes.
Use designated pedestrian walkways.
Stay outside vehicle blind spots.
Use a banksman for reversing where required.
Establish eye contact or positive communication with operators.
Enforce site speed limits.
Check reversing aids and warning devices.
Wear high-visibility clothing.
Secure parked equipment against movement.
Stop vehicle movement if segregation controls fail.
SUPERVISOR MESSAGE
Team, we will not walk in vehicle routes or take shortcuts today. Before approaching a vehicle, make eye contact with the operator. If the operator cannot see you, stay clear.
TEAM QUESTIONS
Where are today's pedestrian routes?
Where are the vehicle blind spots?
Who is the reversing spotter?
Where do pedestrian and vehicle routes cross?
What is the site speed limit?
What happens if communication is lost?
FIELD VERIFICATION
Pedestrian route defined
Vehicle route defined
Barriers in place
Banksman assigned
Blind spots reviewed
Warning systems working
Speed controls active
Hi-vis suitable
Parking area safe
Crew briefed
ATTENDANCE AND APPROVAL
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HSE Approval
SERNEM HSE Resource – Permit conditions, risk assessments and site procedures take priority.