Investigation Eliminates Vehicle - Pedestrian Near Misses
Independent investigation revealed layout, communication and supervision gaps — and replaced them with engineered separation, visual controls and disciplined radio language.
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During a late shift, a pedestrian marshal stepped into a trailer bay area while a shunter unit was repositioning. A near miss occurred at low speed; no injuries, but clear potential for serious harm. CCTV suggested confusion around hand signals and bay allocation. The event triggered immediate scene control, notifications, and our rapid response.
Key Actions
- Fixed barriers + one‑way vehicle flow; removed conflict points.
- LED “bay live” beacons + high‑contrast floor stencils; mirrors at blind corners.
- Standardised hand signals + three radio call‑outs (“approach”, “in bay”, “clear”).
- Mandatory pause on adjacent bay moves while marshaling; simple checklist.
- Yard‑specific sign‑off + quarterly micro‑drills; lighting levels increased.
Results
- Zero recurrences at 12‑week follow‑up; stable pedestrian–vehicle separation.
- Consistent radio discipline observed in weekly leadership rounds.
Transferable Lesson: Standardise signs, pedestrians priority over workplace transport.