[ 부딪힘 사고 ] 지게차 등 중장비에 부딪힌 경우 행동요령!

 
 

 
 
 
 
1. 지게차 및 중장비 충돌사고란?
🔹 지게차 충돌사고(Forklift Collision Accident)
작업장에서 지게차가 근로자, 장애물, 설비 등에 충돌하여 발생하는 사고
물류창고, 공장, 건설현장, 항만 등에서 빈번하게 발생
사고 유형: 보행자 충돌, 차량 간 충돌, 전복 사고, 적재물 낙하 사고 등
 
🔹 중장비 충돌사고(Heavy Equipment Collision Accident)
굴착기, 불도저, 크레인, 덤프트럭 등 중장비가 사람 또는 다른 장비와 충돌하는 사고
도로 공사, 건설현장, 광산, 항만 등에서 발생
사고 유형: 후진 충돌, 회전부위 협착, 롤오버(전복), 적재물 붕괴 등
 
✅ 지게차 및 중장비 충돌사고는 중대한 부상이나 사망사고로 이어질 가능성이 높기 때문에 철저한 예방조치가 필수적입니다.

 
 
2. 지게차 및 중장비 충돌사고의 주요 원인
1️⃣ 운전자 부주의 및 과실
전방 주시 태만 → 작업 구역에서 보행자나 장애물을 확인하지 못함
속도 초과 운행 → 작업장에서 제한 속도를 지키지 않아 제동 불가능
운전 중 부적절한 행동 → 핸드폰 사용, 무리한 핸들 조작 등
 
2️⃣ 작업환경의 안전 미비
지게차 및 중장비 전용 이동 경로 부족 → 보행자와 동선이 겹쳐 사고 위험 증가
작업장 조명 부족 → 야간 또는 어두운 공간에서 충돌사고 발생 가능
지면 상태 불량 → 경사면, 웅덩이, 장애물 등으로 인해 장비 전복 가능
 
3️⃣ 신호체계 미흡 및 소통 부족
신호수가 부재 → 후진이나 좁은 공간에서 작업 시 신호수 없음
경고음 미사용 → 후진 시 백업 알람이 작동하지 않거나 소리가 작음
작업자-운전자 간 의사소통 부족 → 수신호 및 무전기 사용 미흡

4️⃣ 운전자 및 보행자의 안전수칙 미준수
운전자 안전교육 부족 → 장비 조작 방법 및 안전규정을 숙지하지 못함
보행자 주의 부족 → 지게차 작업 구역을 무단으로 가로질러 이동
보호구 미착용 → 안전모, 반사조끼 미착용으로 충돌 시 부상 심화
 
 1. What is a forklift and heavy equipment collision?
🔹 forklift collision accident
Accidents caused by a forklift colliding with workers, obstacles, equipment, etc. in a workplace;
Frequent occurrence in logistics warehouses, factories, construction sites, ports, etc.
Accident types: pedestrian collisions, inter-vehicle collisions, rollover accidents, load drop accidents, etc.

Heavy Equipment Collision Accident 🔹
An accident in which heavy equipment, such as excavators, bulldozers, cranes, dump trucks, etc. collide with a person or other equipment;
Occurs at road construction, construction sites, mines, ports, etc.;
Accident type: reverse collision, rotation area stenosis, rollover (overlapping), load collapse, etc.

Thorough preventive measures are essential because ✅ forklift and heavy equipment collisions are likely to lead to serious injuries or deaths.



2. Main cause of forklift and heavy equipment collision
One ️⃣ driver carelessness and negligence
Neglect of forward gaze → Can't check pedestrians or obstacles in the work area
Speed overrun → Braking is not possible because the speed limit is not observed in the workplace
Inappropriate behavior while driving → cell phone use, excessive steering wheel manipulation, etc.

Inadequate safety of two️⃣ working environment
Lack of movement routes exclusively for forklifts and heavy equipment → Increase the risk of accidents due to overlapping pedestrian and movement routes
Lack of lighting in the workplace → Collision can occur at night or in dark spaces
Poor ground condition → Equipment can be overturned due to slopes, puddles, obstacles, etc.

Lack of 3️⃣ signal system and lack of communication
No signal number → No signal number when working in reverse or narrow space
No warning sound → Backup alarm does not work or sound is low when reversing
Lack of communication between worker and driver → Insufficient use of hand signals and radios

4️⃣ driver and pedestrian failure to comply with safety rules
Lack of driver safety education → Not familiar with equipment operation method and safety regulations
Lack of pedestrian attention → Move across the forklift work area without permission
Wearing no protective equipment → Not wearing safety helmets and reflective vests intensifies injury in case of collision

지게차사고

3. 지게차 및 중장비 충돌사고 예방을 위한 필수 안전조치
🔹 1️⃣ 작업장 환경 개선 및 안전구역 설정
✅ 지게차 및 중장비 전용 이동 경로 지정 → 보행자와 동선 분리
✅ 작업 구역 내 시각적 경고 표시 부착 → 안전표지판 및 경고등 설치
✅ 속도 제한 및 제한 구역 설정 → 5~10km/h 이하로 제한 속도 설정

🔹 2️⃣ 지게차 및 중장비 운전자 안전수칙 준수
✅ 운전 전 장비 점검 필수 → 브레이크, 조향장치, 경고음 등 확인
✅ 항상 지정된 통로로 이동 → 보행자 구역 침범 금지
✅ 야간 운행 시 조명 및 경광등 사용 → 작업장 내 시인성 확보

🔹 3️⃣ 보행자 및 근로자의 안전수칙 준수
✅ 안전모 및 반사조끼 착용 필수 → 운전자 시야 확보를 위해 반사 소재 활용
✅ 지게차 및 중장비 근처 접근 금지 → 이동 중인 차량과 최소 3m 이상 거리 유지
✅ 운행 중 절대 장비에 매달리지 않기 → 무단 승차 및 적재물 위 탑승 금지

🔹 4️⃣ 신호체계 강화 및 작업 전 사전 점검 실시
✅ 신호수 배치 → 후진 및 협소한 공간 작업 시 필수
✅ 백업 알람 및 비상 경고음 작동 확인 → 후진 시 보행자 경고 알람 필수
✅ 무전기 및 핸드 신호 사용 → 소음이 큰 작업장에서는 비언어적 신호 활용
 
 


4. 지게차 및 중장비 충돌사고 발생 시 응급조치 방법
 
🚨 만약 충돌사고가 발생하면? 🚨
🔹 1️⃣ 즉시 기계 정지 및 응급조치 실시
사고 발생 즉시 운전자는 장비를 정지하고 비상 신호 발송
부상자가 있다면 119에 신고 후 응급처치 실시

🔹 2️⃣ 부상자 상태 확인 및 신속한 대처
의식이 없거나 심각한 부상(출혈, 골절)이 있을 경우 즉시 구조 요청
부상의 정도에 따라 응급처치(출혈 지혈, 골절 고정 등) 진행 후 병원 이송

🔹 3️⃣ 사고 원인 분석 및 재발 방지 대책 수립
사고 보고 및 기록 작성 → 사고 발생 경위 및 원인 분석
유사 사고 방지를 위한 추가 안전조치 실행 → 해당 구역 위험요소 개선
 
 3. Essential safety measures to prevent forklift and heavy equipment collisions
🔹 1️⃣ improvement of workplace environment and establishment of safety zone
Designation of movement routes exclusively for forklifts and heavy equipment ✅ → Separation of pedestrians and movement routes
Attach visual warning mark in ✅ work area → Install safety sign and warning light
✅ speed limit and limit zone setting → speed limit set to 5-10 km/h or less

Compliance with the safety rules of forklifts and heavy equipment drivers ️⃣ 🔹
✅ equipment inspection is essential before driving → Check brake, steering system, warning sound, etc.
✅ always move to the designated passage → no pedestrian area invasion
✅ use of lighting and warning lights during night operation → Secure visibility in the workplace

Compliance with safety rules of pedestrians and workers ️⃣ 🔹 3
✅ it is essential to wear a hard hat and reflective vest → Use reflective materials to secure driver visibility
✅ prohibited from approaching forklifts and heavy equipment → Keep a distance of at least 3m from the vehicle on the move
Never cling to equipment while driving ✅ → No unauthorized boarding and boarding on load

Strengthening the signal system ️⃣ 🔹 4 and conducting preliminary inspection before work
✅ number of signals is arranged → required for reverse and narrow space work
✅ backup alarm and emergency alarm operation check → pedestrian warning alarm is required when reversing
✅ use of radios and hand signals → use of nonverbal signals in noisy workplaces




4. Emergency measures in case of a forklift and heavy equipment collision

🚨 what if a crash occurs? 🚨
Immediately stop the machine and implement emergency measures ️⃣ 🔹
Immediately after the accident, the driver stops the equipment and sends an emergency signal.
If there is an injured person, call 119 and provide first aid.

🔹 2️⃣ check the condition of the injured and respond quickly
Request for immediate rescue if unconscious or serious injury (bleeding, fracture) occurs.
Depending on the degree of injury, first aid (bleeding, hemostasis, fracture fixation, etc.) is carried out and transferred to the hospital.

Analysis of the cause of accidents and establishment of measures to prevent recurrence ️⃣ 🔹 3
Accident report and record preparation → Accident occurrence and cause analysis
Implement additional safety measures to prevent similar accidents → Improve risk factors in the area

지게차 사고

 

5. 지게차 및 중장비 충돌사고 예방을 위한 법적 기준
📌 산업안전보건법 주요 조항
제38조(운반장비의 안전조치): 지게차 및 중장비 운행 시 안전수칙 준수 의무
제51조(근로자 안전교육 의무화): 지게차 운전자 및 작업자 대상 정기적인 안전교육
제68조(보행자 보호조치): 보행자와 이동장비 간 안전거리 확보

📌 중대재해처벌법 적용 사례
지게차 및 중장비 충돌로 사망사고 발생 시, 사업주 및 경영책임자에게 최대 7년 이하 징역 또는 10억 원 이하 벌금 부과 가능
안전관리 미흡으로 사고 발생 시, 기업도 법적 책임 부담

✅ 따라서 기업과 근로자 모두 안전수칙을 철저히 준수하는 것이 필수적입니다.
 
 
 

6. 지게차 및 중장비 충돌사고 예방을 위한 실천 방안
👷 근로자가 실천해야 할 사항
✔ 작업 전 지게차 및 중장비의 위치 확인
✔ 이동 중 장비와 충분한 거리 유지
✔ 지정된 보행로 이용 및 보호구 착용

👨‍💼 관리자가 실천해야 할 사항
✔ 지게차 및 중장비 전용 통로 설정 및 유지보수
✔ 작업 전 운전자 및 근로자 안전교육 실시
✔ 충돌사고 발생 시, 신속한 응급조치 및 재발 방지 대책 수립
 
5. Legal standards for preventing forklift and heavy equipment collisions
Major provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 📌
Article 38 (Safety Measures for Transport Equipment): Obligation to comply with safety rules when operating forklifts and heavy equipment;
Article 51 (Mandatory Safety Education for Workers): Regular Safety Education for Forklift Drivers and Workers
Article 68 (Pedestrian Protection Measures): Securing a safe distance between pedestrians and mobile equipment;

Case of application of the 📌 Serious Accident Punishment Act
In the event of a death accident due to a collision between a forklift and heavy equipment, the employer and management manager can be sentenced to up to seven years in prison or fined up to 1 billion won.
In the event of an accident due to insufficient safety management, companies are also legally responsible.

Therefore, it is essential for both companies and workers to strictly comply with safety rules ✅.




6. Action Plan to Prevent Collisions between Forklifts and Heavy Equipment
Matters to be practiced by 👷 workers;
Confirmation of the location of forklift and heavy equipment before ✔ work
Maintain sufficient distance from equipment during ✔ movement
✔ use of designated walkway and wearing protective equipment

Matters to be practiced by 👨‍💼 managers;
✔ forklift and heavy equipment dedicated passage setting and maintenance
Implementation of safety education for drivers and workers before ✔ work;
In the event of a collision accident ✔, prompt emergency measures and measures to prevent recurrence are established.

 

지게차 충돌사고

결론: 지게차 및 중장비 충돌사고 예방은 철저한 안전수칙 준수가 핵심!
✅ 산업현장에서 발생하는 충돌사고는 중대재해로 이어질 위험이 크다!
✅ 운전자와 보행자 모두 철저한 안전교육과 보호조치를 실천해야 한다!
✅ 기업과 근로자가 함께 협력하여 안전한 작업 환경을 조성하자!

Conclusion: Thorough compliance with safety rules is key to preventing forklift and heavy equipment collisions!
Collisions at ✅ industrial sites are at high risk of leading to serious accidents!
✅ both drivers and pedestrians must practice thorough safety education and protective measures!
Let's work together to create a safe working environment ✅ companies and workers!