🚧 How to Create a Traffic Management Plan for Your Warehouse

Forklift accidents often happen not because of equipment failure — but because of poor traffic control.

A clear traffic management plan is a core part of employer due diligence under WorkSafeBC expectations.

Here’s how to build one.

1️⃣ Map Your Traffic Flow

Start by identifying:

• Forklift travel paths

• Pedestrian routes

• Loading dock zones

• Blind corners

• High-traffic intersections

Separate forklifts and pedestrians wherever possible.

2️⃣ Create Physical Controls

Use:

✔ Floor markings
✔ Guardrails
✔ Bollards
✔ Safety mirrors
✔ Designated crossing zones

Physical separation dramatically reduces collision risk.

3️⃣ Set Speed Expectations

Clearly define:

• Maximum speed limits

• No-travel zones

• Horn-use requirements

• Right-of-way rules

Post signage consistently throughout the facility.

4️⃣ Train & Enforce

A traffic plan only works if:

• Operators are trained on it

• Supervisors enforce it

• Violations are corrected immediately

Review it during orientation and refresher training.

5️⃣ Reassess Regularly

Update your traffic plan if:

• Layout changes

• Racking is added

• New equipment is introduced

• Incident trends appear

Proactive review protects workers and reduces liability.

🚜 We Train to Your Site Layout

On-site forklift training allows us to:

✔ Review your actual traffic plan
✔ Identify hazard gaps
✔ Coach operators in real-time
✔ Reinforce safe routing practices

Serving Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Richmond, Burnaby & beyond.

📧 training.onsiteforklift@gmail.com