JELD-WEN parts pedestrians and vehicles at Sheffield site.

A project to improve health and safety measures has seen manufacturer JELD-WEN increase pedestrian and vehicle segregation across its Sheffield site.

Protected pedestrian walkways have been introduced across all areas of the site where pedestrians and vehicles may need to interact, and all warehouses on site are now pedestrian-free zones, along with the addition of external driver waiting rooms.

While JELD-WEN has a three-metre distance rule in place for all vehicles when driven near pedestrian areas, this programme has seen additional barriers and safe spaces put in place in high vehicle usage areas.

Environment, health and safety manager Paul Bailey, said: “Workplace transport incidents are a major cause of serious injuries and fatalities. Clear segregation reduces the risk of impacts, particularly in high traffic areas, such as warehouses and unloading bays.

Improving visibility and predictability – our designated routes help drivers anticipate where pedestrians may be present, and help pedestrians remain on safe walkways, creating predictable movement patterns that improve overall safety”.