Vehicle Safety · 2–5 min toolbox talk
Distracted Pedestrians Around Vehicles
A safety talk discussing pedestrian awareness and distraction hazards around work vehicles, forklifts, and equipment.
Use this printed script for your tailgate or toolbox talk. Read through the hazards, script, and questions with your crew.
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“Distracted Pedestrians Around Vehicles”
Key Hazards
- Pedestrians walking into vehicle paths
- Reduced awareness from phone or headphone use
- Limited reaction time around moving equipment
2–3 Minute Talk Script
Distracted pedestrians around vehicles create serious hazards in warehouses, municipal yards, construction sites, and parking areas. Workers focused on phones, conversations, or paperwork may unintentionally enter active travel paths.
Drivers and equipment operators should assume pedestrians may not notice moving vehicles. Horns, backup alarms, mirrors, and spotters help improve awareness in congested work areas.
Different workplaces create different pedestrian hazards. Warehouses involve forklift traffic, municipal facilities contain utility trucks and service vehicles, and construction sites often have equipment moving through active work zones.
Pedestrians should avoid mobile device use while walking near vehicles and make eye contact with operators before crossing travel paths. Shared awareness helps prevent struck-by incidents.
Safety Reminders
- Stay alert while walking near vehicles.
- Avoid mobile device distractions in active work areas.
- Use designated pedestrian routes when available.
- Make eye contact with drivers before crossing paths.
Ask the Crew
- Where are pedestrian and vehicle interactions most common today?
- Can we improve separation between people and vehicles?