BHP - Driving safety forward

Vehicle vs. person

These are some of the most serious incidents. They happen when a vehicle hits a person (usually on foot) outside that vehicle. The person is usually a: • bystander • someone involved with a vehicle movement task • vehicle passenger or operator after exiting the vehicle.

Select for examples from recent incidents.

Common patterns Vehicle to person incidents often occur when people are in the wrong place at the wrong time, whether the vehicle is in control or not. These patterns are common.

Controls that work To help prevent vehicle to person incidents, these controls have shown to be effective.

Pedestrian proximity detection systems

Reversing cameras and visibility aids helping operators see blind spots.

Motion lockouts preventing vehicles from moving when someone is nearby.

which alert drivers to nearby people.

A vehicle in control hits someone nearby often a bystander or worker not part of the task.

A person is in the vehicle’s footprint such as standing close during loading or reversing.

Parking segregation and separation zones to keep people and vehicles apart.

Autonomous braking systems with pedestrian detection, to stop before contact.

Unexpected movement including rollaways or vehicles not properly secured.

Poor separation where people and vehicles share the same space without clear boundaries.

People entering or exiting vehicles when others are moving nearby.

These work best when combined, giving both people and operators more time and space to avoid dangerous contact.

Clearly defined walkways and physical barriers where possible.

Distraction alerts and operator awareness systems reducing inattention risks.

These incidents usually involve a loss of visibility, awareness, or control, and can be fatal in seconds.

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