An industrial pedestrian safety system for warehouses combines three layers: detection, warning and control. Detection finds people near forklifts using cameras that recognize humans, wearable tags read by units on the trucks, or both. Warning reaches both sides through in-cab alarms, vibrating tags, floor projections such as blue or red lights, and traffic lights at intersections. Control limits the hazard through zone speed limits, automatic slowdown on compatible forklifts and access rules for restricted areas. These systems sit on top of physical separation, such as marked walkways and barriers, which remains the first control.
The full guide is warehouse pedestrian safety around forklifts. OSHA’s eTool on pedestrian traffic covers separation, marked aisles and traffic rules, and OSHA 1910.178 does not require electronic detection. Before buying, map where people and trucks cross, how often and on which shifts, then decide which crossings can be eliminated and which need technology. Check that warnings reach pedestrians as well as operators, since some systems alert only the cab. The pedestrian detection page compares camera and tag approaches, and forklift blue lights covers floor projections.