🚧 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
