A study by Yale Materials Handling of 369 lift truck accidents identifies not only the cause of the incidents but effective safety equipment. The report notes
"most reverse travel accidents occurred within the first ten feet of travel, whereas most of the forward travel accidents occurred after the first twenty-five feet of travel."
Recommendations to prevent future incidents include: operator and pedestrian training; separation of lift truck and pedestrian traffic; and workplace rules for pedestrian safety.
Other recommendations include use of audible and visible alarms.
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