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General Safety: Pedestrian Hazards

23 minutesENSafety Training29 CFR 1910.22 - Walking-Working Surfaces; 29 CFR 1910.178 - Powered Industrial Trucks
Quick Answer

General Safety: Pedestrian Hazards is a 23-minute online course that trains employees to identify and avoid pedestrian hazards in the workplace, including slips, trips, falls, and vehicle-pedestrian interactions, as addressed by OSHA's walking-working surfaces standard 29 CFR 1910.22. It is designed for employees in warehouses, construction sites, manufacturing facilities, and any workplace with vehicle and pedestrian traffic and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.

Course Overview

Pedestrian hazards in the workplace are responsible for a significant share of serious injuries and fatalities each year. From 2018 to 2022, over 2,200 pedestrian workers were killed after being struck by vehicles or mobile equipment on the job. Slips, trips, and falls alone account for hundreds of thousands of recordable workplace injuries annually, making them one of the most persistent safety challenges employers face. OSHA estimates that falls from the same level and from heights together cause over 200,000 serious lost-workday injuries and 345 fatalities per year in general industry.

This course trains your employees to recognize and respond to the pedestrian hazards present in their specific work environment. Your team will learn how to identify slip, trip, and fall risks on walking-working surfaces, follow safe practices around mobile equipment and vehicle traffic, use designated pedestrian pathways, and wear appropriate high-visibility safety apparel when required. The course covers both indoor and outdoor hazards and emphasizes the shared responsibility between pedestrian workers and equipment operators.

What You'll Learn

  • Common pedestrian hazards including slips, trips, falls, and struck-by incidents
  • OSHA walking-working surface requirements under 29 CFR 1910.22
  • Safe practices for pedestrians working near forklifts, trucks, and mobile equipment
  • High-visibility safety apparel requirements and best practices
  • Designated pedestrian walkways, crosswalks, and signage requirements
  • Hazard identification for wet, cluttered, or obstructed walking surfaces
  • Shared responsibilities between equipment operators and pedestrian workers

Who Needs This Training

  • Warehouse and distribution center employees working near forklifts and pallet jacks
  • Construction workers on active jobsites with mobile equipment
  • Manufacturing floor employees in facilities with vehicle and pedestrian traffic
  • Maintenance and custodial staff working in areas with walking-surface hazards
  • Supervisors responsible for pedestrian safety and traffic management in their areas
  • New hires at any facility where vehicles and pedestrians share workspace

Regulatory Background

OSHA's walking-working surfaces standard, 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D (primarily 1910.22), requires employers to keep all walking-working surfaces clean, orderly, and free of hazards such as spills, debris, and obstructions. The standard was significantly updated in 2017 to add requirements for regular inspections, hazard correction, and fall protection. Slips, trips, and falls are consistently among the leading causes of workplace injuries, and OSHA estimates they cause over 200,000 serious injuries and 345 fatalities annually among general industry workers. Additional OSHA standards apply where vehicles and pedestrians interact, including 29 CFR 1910.176 (Materials Handling) and 1910.178 (Powered Industrial Trucks), which require safe clearances, traffic control measures, and pedestrian awareness protocols. Penalties for violations of walking-working surface standards can reach $16,550 for serious violations and $165,514 for willful or repeated violations.

Frequently Asked Questions

While OSHA does not have a single standard dedicated to pedestrian-vehicle safety, several standards apply. Under 29 CFR 1910.178, powered industrial truck operators must sound their horn at blind corners and intersections, yield to pedestrians, and maintain safe distances. Under 29 CFR 1910.176, employers must keep aisles and passageways clear and in good repair. Additionally, the General Duty Clause requires employers to address recognized pedestrian hazards through measures such as designated walkways, warning signs, mirrors at blind corners, and high-visibility apparel.
Under 29 CFR 1910.22(d), walking-working surfaces must be inspected regularly and as necessary, and maintained in a safe condition. OSHA does not specify a fixed inspection frequency, but hazardous conditions must be corrected or guarded before employees use the surface again. Employers should establish inspection schedules based on the type of work being done, the condition of surfaces, and the level of foot traffic in each area.
OSHA requires high-visibility apparel in certain situations, particularly in construction work zones (29 CFR 1926 Subpart G) and where employees are exposed to vehicle traffic. In general industry, the requirement depends on the specific hazards present. OSHA's General Duty Clause may require high-visibility apparel in warehouses, loading docks, and other areas where pedestrians work near mobile equipment if the employer has not implemented other equally effective measures to protect pedestrian workers.
The most effective measures include physically separating pedestrian and vehicle traffic with barriers, guardrails, and designated walkways marked with floor paint or tape. Additional controls include speed limits for powered industrial trucks, mirrors and warning lights at intersections, mandatory use of high-visibility vests, and strict enforcement of pedestrian right-of-way rules. Training both operators and pedestrians on shared responsibilities is essential.
Yes. The course addresses both indoor and outdoor pedestrian hazards, including risks associated with parking lots, loading docks, construction zones, and areas where weather conditions create additional slip and trip hazards. Outdoor environments introduce variables such as ice, rain, uneven pavement, and limited visibility that require specific awareness and precautions.

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Pedestrian safety training pairs naturally with Slips, Trips and Falls for a comprehensive approach to walking-surface hazards. Employers with warehouse or distribution operations should also consider Forklift Safety: Certify and Comply to ensure both operators and pedestrian workers understand their shared safety responsibilities.

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