Where Pedestrian Risk Starts
How everyday movement creates repeat issues in pulp and paper environments
Pedestrian risk in pulp and paper facilities starts in predictable areas where people and industrial vehicles share space near fixed equipment and production lines.
-
Walkways alongside paper machines and converting lines
-
Pedestrian crossings near fixed equipment and access points
-
Blind intersections created by machinery, stored rolls, and columns
-
Shared routes used by forklifts, clamp trucks, and maintenance traffic
-
The same crossings exposed to repeat impacts over time
Why the Same Areas Keep Taking Hits
In pulp and paper facilities, damage rarely happens at random. It shows up in the same locations where pedestrian and vehicle routes overlap, visibility is limited, or movement is forced through tight spaces around fixed equipment.
Over time, these areas become repeat impact zones that lead to ongoing repairs, downtime, and safety risks.
Where Damage Disrupts Pulp & Paper Operations Most
The same impact points appear across pulp and paper facilities where pedestrian and vehicle routes aren’t clearly segregated.
Machinery, conveyors, and guarding near vehicle routes take repeat impacts. Without proper traffic segregation, this damage leads to ongoing repairs and downtime.
When large paper rolls are moved or staged in shared traffic areas, even small impacts can damage product and lead to downtime.
Columns, walls, and doorways near production routes are often hit when vehicles move through tight spaces. Damage in these areas can affect more than just the structure itself.
Pallet racking systems, uprights, and beams take repeat impacts when vehicles operate in tight spaces. Even minor contact can lead to ongoing repairs or potential rack collapse.
Real Customers. Real Impact.
Don’t just take our word for it – discover how A-SAFE solutions have enabled leading organizations to take their logistics operations and safety to the next level.
From Reactive Repairs to Engineered Prevention
Most facilities already know where impacts happen. The challenge is moving from fixing damage after it occurs to preventing it before it disrupts operations. A-SAFE designs traffic segregation around repeat impact zones in your facility, helping reduce damage, downtime, and ongoing repair cycles.
Every pulp and paper facility is different. Share a few details below and an A-SAFE expert will follow up to discuss how traffic segregation can help reduce downtime and support safer movement in your facility.