Pedestrian/vehicle separation

OSHA's marine-terminal vehicle standard requires identified vehicle routes, traffic rules, and parking areas. It also addresses visibility, pedestrian signs, and warnings to employees in vehicle lanes.

Those requirements make site-specific route information essential. They do not supply a universal pedestrian distance or a barrier design for every machine and task.

Prepare by asking which pedestrian route and waiting area are authorized, including at unfamiliar intersections. Do not assume a familiar terminal layout applies at a new assignment.

Educational orientation only: this guide does not authorize vehicle direction, spotting, traffic control, or equipment operation. Follow employer training, approved procedures, manufacturer instructions, and site rules.

OSHA's historical summaries include vehicle strikes involving waterfront workers. They support the seriousness of the exposure without establishing current incident rates or all present controls.