"I will end this thread again and again = LIFT TRUCKS MUST YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS"

and there exist situations in the real world where that is an impossibility. Have you ever loaded/unloaded railcars? Trucks? Have you ever had 10,000 lbs 30 feet in the air?

Would you as a pedestrian just walk right up to a lift performing any of these actions at any time without the drivers knowledge?

All situations and places are not equal. By the same token all pedestrians are ( by their actions ) not equal. The next time you have a few moments, pay closer attention to pedestrians that are ( or have been ) lift operators. Their actions around lift traffic may surprise you. ( but then again they may mirror your own. )

There exists a need for some pedestrian awareness education concerning lift traffic. Just as there are rules in the operation of lift trucks, There are some places that pedestrians do not belong and some things that pedestrians should never do.

An unequivocal "MUST ALWAYS..EVERYWHERE" is unworkable. Placing 100% of the responsibility (for safe interactions between lift traffic and pedestrians) upon the lift operator is irresponsible and represents a serious failure in a safety program with that demand.

A successful safety policy must recognize that the real world exists. It must be "workable" and I daresay "inflexible" 100% of the time.

If we are looking for simplification I would suggest there be "non pedestrian" areas such as the interior ( and surrounding immediate area ) of railcars/trucks being serviced and some warehouse/dock areas. Outside of those areas, I could agree with your statement.