That unfortunately is because compensation,Liability etc is decided by lawyers and not people who actually understand the situation.

If operators did not move without looking and looked in the direction of travel as they are taught during basic training then they would be less likely to knock anybody down.

Over in this part of the world they are taught that they do not move one inch without looking first. especially in reverse. Unfortunately because of mirrors etc they loose that good habit quickly.

Which brings me to my other pet subject, Supervision and encouragement of good driving procedure, what a pity that is better managed.!!!