Pedestrians

A high proportion of vehicle incidents involve people who have no direct control over the vehicle such as pedestrians.

• Remember that you are not always visible to drivers.
• Always stick to designated walkways and crossing points.
• Do not enter “No Pedestrians” zones.
• Do not walk beside a moving vehicle.
• Do not approach a moving vehicle. Wait until the driver acknowledges your presence.
• Never walk behind a reversing vehicle. Remember vehicles can have blind spots.
• Remember that different vehicles have different stopping distances. Respect them.
• Wear High Visibility clothing when working in the vicinity of workplace transport.

Case Studies

• Managing Pedestrian Safety Case Study (pdf, 407.12 KB)
• Pedestrian Safety - A Sticky Issue (pdf,297.14 KB)

and print your copy of our Pedestrian Safety Tips (pdf, 154.67 KB) and High Visibility Clothing (pdf, 85.37 KB) Posters.