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Scott10  
#1 Posted : 30 September 2022 12:03:09(UTC)
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Scott10

Hi,

Looking for clarity on the compliant width of a pedestran walkay within a factory/Warehouse enviromnment

I have been advised 1.2m?

Kate  
#2 Posted : 30 September 2022 14:02:49(UTC)
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Kate

Compliant with what?

1.2 m is certainly a good width and is often recommended as suitable for wheelchair access.

Roundtuit  
#3 Posted : 30 September 2022 15:08:01(UTC)
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Roundtuit

In the design of pedestrian crossings guidance they recommend a minimum gap of 2m at a traffic island to allow two wheel chairs to pass each other.

Whilst two able bodied persons can twist to pass two wheel chair users are not as able so a provision of passing places may be necessary when it is a long passageway located behind a barrier.

Roundtuit  
#4 Posted : 30 September 2022 15:08:01(UTC)
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Roundtuit

In the design of pedestrian crossings guidance they recommend a minimum gap of 2m at a traffic island to allow two wheel chairs to pass each other.

Whilst two able bodied persons can twist to pass two wheel chair users are not as able so a provision of passing places may be necessary when it is a long passageway located behind a barrier.

Riaan Kruger  
#5 Posted : 03 October 2022 08:04:56(UTC)
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Riaan Kruger

Good morning, to All,

Demarcation of safe walkway's and safe area of work 

The Occupational Act referce to a safe walkway or safe  working area were there are moving equipment (e.g. forklifts) and employee's moving. Thus a width of 1.2m can be sufficient enough, rule of thumb - 2 employees next to each other.

Regards

Edited by user 03 October 2022 08:06:41(UTC)  | Reason: Spelling error

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