Quote Originally Posted by Toolmaker51 View Post
My vote goes to cautious, observant operators first, next, to personnel in operating area.
In a perfect world I'd agree with you, but a forklift operator cannot see in front of a large load. They need a spotter, and most plants I've been don't require a spotter. Also people on foot round blind corners and just pop out in front of moving equipment. It happens a lot. The forklift operator can't help that. I wish people were more attentive but that's just reality.