Pedestrian Safety
We've installed pedestrian safety systems in warehouses, factories, carparks, and commercial facilities across Australia since 2009. Walkways, crossings, exclusion zones, and vehicle separation. Keeping people safe where they walk and work.
Jamie (24/7 quotes): 0468 069 002AS 1742.2 Compliant
Fully Insured
24/7 Availability
15+ Years
Get FREE Quote
Fixed-Price Quote Within 48 Hours
Trusted by 5,000+ businesses
VicRoads approved · AS/NZS compliant · $20M insured
Compliance-Ready Guarantee: every job is marked to AS/NZS 2890 & AS 1742, dimensionally verified, and delivered with full compliance documentation, backed by our 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Last updated:
What is Pedestrians Need Visible, Protected Paths Through Vehicle Areas?
Quick answer: Pedestrian safety line marking separates people from forklifts and vehicles with clearly marked walkways, crossings and hatched exclusion zones. Line Marking Australia designs the layout around where people actually walk, adds stop lines for forklifts at crossings, and marks carpark paths to AS/NZS 2890.1:2004. It helps you meet your duty to manage traffic risks under the Model WHS Regulations.
A logistics facility in Derrimut called us after a near-miss where a forklift almost hit a worker crossing an aisle. There was no designated crossing point. Pedestrians walked wherever was convenient, forklifts took the shortest routes, and everyone hoped for the best. The safety manager needed a system, not hope.
We designed a complete pedestrian network. White walkways along the warehouse perimeter. Hatched exclusion zones separating foot traffic from forklift lanes. Zebra crossings at designated points with stop lines for forklifts. Within a month, workers naturally followed the marked paths and near-misses stopped.
We made a crossing placement error at a distribution centre in Truganina in 2018. We marked pedestrian crossings at the locations management suggested, but they weren't where workers actually needed to cross. People ignored the crossings and walked elsewhere. We had to add additional crossings at actual desire lines at our cost, around $2,200.
Site Inspection
Free assessment and detailed quote
Professional Marking
Expert application with premium materials
Quality Assurance
Final inspection and compliance sign-off
Compliance Standards
Workplace Traffic Management
Safe Work Australia guidelines require traffic management separating pedestrians from mobile plant and vehicles. Our marking creates this separation.
Forklift Safety Guidance
Safe Work Australia's General guide for industrial lift trucks recommends dedicated travel paths for forklifts and pedestrians with separation where they must cross.
Carpark Pedestrian Provisions
AS/NZS 2890.1 Section 4 covers pedestrian provisions in carparks including marked paths and crossings connecting to building entries.
Safety Colours for Marking
AS 1318:1985 (now withdrawn) specified safety colours. White is commonly used for pedestrian areas, yellow for caution and vehicle zones.
Work Health and Safety Regulations
WHS Regulations require controlling risks from mobile plant. Pedestrian separation marking is a key control measure.
Shopping Centre Pedestrian Safety
AS/NZS 2890.1 specifies pedestrian crossing requirements in retail carparks connecting parking areas to building entries.
Fully Compliant & Certified
All our work meets or exceeds Australian Standards and state road authority requirements
VicRoads Approved
Registered Contractor
$20M Public Liability
$10M Professional Indemnity
5,000+ Projects
Since 2009
Fixed Prices
Not Estimates
AS 1742
Traffic Control Devices
Specifies line colours, widths, arrow designs, and placement for road markings. Ensures all traffic control devices meet national safety standards.
AS/NZS 2890
Parking Facilities
Covers bay dimensions (2.4m × 5.4m standard, 2.4m × 5.4m accessible plus a 2.4m shared zone), aisle widths, and traffic flow requirements for compliant parking areas.
AS 4586
Slip Resistance
Defines slip resistance classifications (P rating) for pedestrian surfaces. Critical for wet areas, ramps, and high-traffic zones.
AS/NZS 1428
Access & Mobility
Sets requirements for accessible parking bays, tactile indicators, and mobility access. Essential for DDA compliance and accessibility audits.
What Our Clients Say
Results based on typical project outcomes. Individual results may vary.
Upload your site plans for a detailed quote within 48 hours
Get an accurate, fixed-price quote tailored to your specific project requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
White is the standard colour for pedestrian walkways in Australian workplaces. This contrasts with yellow used for forklift and vehicle lanes, making zones immediately distinguishable.
We observe actual pedestrian movement patterns, not just where management thinks crossings should go. Crossings at natural desire lines get used; crossings in inconvenient locations get ignored.
Hatched zones between pedestrian paths and vehicle lanes where neither should travel. This buffer space provides reaction time if someone strays and prevents gradual encroachment.
Yes, effective crossings include stop lines requiring forklifts and vehicles to give way. Without stop lines, vehicles may not yield and crossings become ineffective.
Yes, carpark pedestrian paths connecting parking areas to building entries are covered by AS/NZS 2890.1:2004. We mark safe routes through vehicle areas.
Minimum 1.0m for single-direction traffic, 1.8m or wider for two-way pedestrian flow. Width depends on pedestrian volumes and whether people need to pass each other.
Yes. Line Marking Australia marks pedestrian walkways, crossings and exclusion zones after hours, overnight or on weekends so your warehouse keeps running. Larger sites are staged across shifts, and you get a fixed-price quote within 48 hours of sending your plans or photos.
Related Services
Directional Arrows & Stop Bars
Learn more about this service
Accessible Parking Marking That Meets Every Compliance Requirement
Learn more about this service
Safety Markings
Learn more about this service
Safety Zones Line Marking
Learn more about this service
Ready to Get Your Line Marking Sorted?
Upload your site plans and receive a fixed-price quote within 48 hours. No surprises, no cost blowouts, just clear pricing you can take to your committee or manager.
Or call us directly: 0417 460 236