A telescopic handler, or telehandler for short, is a machine used for agricultural and industrial purposes. It is controlled by telescopic cylinder, for the upward and downward motion commonly known as a boom. As with all heavy machinery, there are many safety protocols that you need to know before taking control of a telehandler. Do you know them?
Been stamped “3000kg at 600mm centres”
Load guards fitted
Been repaired by welding
Side shift fitted
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Holes & excavations
A balanced load under rated capacity
Powerlines and other services
Confine spaces and fumes
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Keep plenty of distance from lines
Leave 3m for distribution and 6m from transmission lines
Leave 6.4m from distribution and 10m from transmission lines
Leave 10m from distribution lines and 15m from transmission lines
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Never. Let everyone look for themselves
Before operating the telehandler at the start of a shift
Only when the operator starts at a new location
Every time the operator stars the telehandler
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Brand of tires
Correct pressure
Condition of tires
Good condition of valve stems and caps
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Recyclable Oxygen Pressure System
Removable Overhead Protection Structure
Roll Over Protection Structure
Falling Object Protection Structure
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Always fasten your seat
Consult a safety officer on how to operate the telehandler
Check the prior logbook entries and note any problems
All controls should be in neutral position
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Park the telehandler on a level safe area and shut down and secure
Operate only under the direction of the site manager
Use only in restricted capacity
Stop frequently to determine the current status of the item requiring maintenance
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The 2 front wheels turn either L or R and back 2 in opposite direction
All 4 wheels turn in the same direction at the same time
The 2 front wheels steer only
The back wheels steer only
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Disengage hand brake before selecting drive
Ensure fuel tank is full
Ensure logbook is placed in cabin at end of shift
Ensure operator has line of sight at all times
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Give way to the right
Lower the load and maintain normal speed
Slow down and sound horn and be prepared to stop
Sound horn and proceed at normal speed
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3MPH which is walking speed
6MPH
9MPH
Second gear travel
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Attempt to leap clear into the opposite direction from the roll
Remain seated, hold on firmly and lean away from the point of impact
Deploy front mounted stabilizers if fitted
Attempt to dump the load
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All functions will cut out
The telehandler boom will automatically retact
The telehandler will become unstable and tip over
It is OK to continue lifting
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Ask a competent person or supplier for weight of the load
Lift the load carefully until the back wheels lift off the ground
Increase engine revs
Ask you supervisor to keep people away from the telehandler while lifting the load
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Cradle and deposit the load
Present the load for easier manual handling at elevated positions
Provide a means for the pallet empty its load
Adjust the angle of the telehandler frame
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The maximum available horsepower
The maximum number of people who can be lifted on the forks
The maximum weight that can be safely transported
Certainty in what can or cannot be lifted and what boom extension
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The telehandler working on firm level ground with boom lowered and fully retracted
Correct tire pressure
The boom fully extended horizontally with a 3 ton load
The boom fully extended and at full height with a 3 ton load
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Weight of load to be lifted
Angle of the boom
Backup alarm
Forward reach or distance required
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