Posted By trevreynolds Can anyone give me some advice please? I work in a large Port Area and we have quite a few drivers that drop off vehicles and exit the port by foot. Quite a bit of the area will require safety barriers for the walkway of these passengers, but some of the areas are areas where work actually takes place, ie forklift operations, tug driving etc. What is the most effective way of placing these barriers (over 100mtrs worth) and also the best way of allowing walkways across open spaces where work takes place, and which barriers are best to use? This may seem a lot to ask, but I can explain in more detail if anyone wants to get back to me via e-mail. Thanks for everyones help!

Posted By BeSafe Trevor, I have worked on schemes to segregate pedestrians (staff) from vehicle movements in large railway yards with forklift and shunting movements. With the distance you have got (sounds like a wide open space) I think you will struggle to find such a barrier that can be quickly moved and not just pushed aside and left by staff. Maybe mark out the authorised walkway with yellow paint etc and ensure lighting is adequate as a start. Ensure local policies in place such as fork lift/crane drivers etc sound horns, flashing beacons fitted, reversing horns, speed limits etc. Also signs warning pedestrians of hazards. Other option depending on your layout, would be to route the pedestrians along a longer route. e.g. one that runs against a wall and have a fixed barrier in place. Also police it to ensure they don't just walk across the middle to save time. Cheers Steve

Posted By Dave Wilson Have a shifty http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg199.pdf