In daily warehouse, logistics and manufacturing workshop operation scenarios, the mixed operation of electric forklifts and on-site pedestrians is a common setup, which brings hidden safety risks if operators do not follow standardized safety protocols. Relevant industry statistics show that most forklift-related collision accidents occur due to incomplete safety awareness of operators and missed risk prevention details.

As a qualified forklift operator, the first core point to master for pedestrian and forklift safety is to complete full pre-operation check before starting the equipment. Operators need to walk around the whole vehicle to confirm no pedestrian is staying in the nearby blind area, adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors to get the maximum view coverage, and test the sound and light warning devices, driving lights to ensure all of them function normally before getting on the vehicle.

The second key requirement is to follow strict operation norms in mixed traffic areas. At cross points of pedestrian aisles, blind corners of storage racks, unloading platforms and other areas with blocked vision, operators need to decelerate to less than 3km/h in advance, honk the warning horn proactively, and reserve enough reaction space even if no pedestrian is spotted. If the driving path is completely blocked by stacked goods or large equipment, operators shall ask for a dedicated on-site commander to confirm the surrounding safety condition before passing through the area.

Operators also need to develop good daily operation habits. They are not allowed to drive over the specified speed limit, carry unrelated personnel on the forklift, or shift attention away from the driving path when lifting and transporting goods. Once a pedestrian appears within 5 meters of the driving path, operators shall stop the vehicle completely and wait until the pedestrian leaves the safe range before resuming operation. Regular participation in safety training is also necessary to update safety awareness and avoid bad operation habits formed in long-term repeated work.

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