This course provides essential training on the safe operation of telehandlers, ensuring that operators understand best practices for handling loads, navigating job sites, and maintaining stability. Participants will learn how to conduct pre-operation inspections, assess potential hazards, and implement proper lifting and transport techniques to prevent accidents and equipment damage.
Key Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Telehandlers: Overview of capabilities, load capacities, and maneuverability.
- Pre-Operational Inspections: Checking oil, hydraulics, tires, lights, and other essential components.
- Understanding Hand Signals: Communicating effectively with coworkers for safe operations.
- Worksite Hazard Awareness: Identifying risks such as uneven terrain, obstacles, and overhead power lines.
- Safe Lifting Techniques: Proper fork placement, load balancing, and using lift charts.
- Load Transport Best Practices: Maintaining control on slopes, avoiding sudden movements, and proper speed management.
- Operator Safety Measures: Importance of seat belts, rollover protection, and staying inside the cab during emergencies.
- Unloading and Load Placement: Proper boom extension and positioning for accurate material handling.
- Stability and Center of Gravity: Understanding the stability triangle to prevent tipping and overturning.
- Slope and Rough Terrain Navigation: Adjusting driving techniques for various surfaces and inclines.
By the end of the course, you will have learned:
- How to safely operate a telehandler while adhering to best practices and safety regulations.
- The importance of pre-operation inspections and worksite assessments.
- How to properly lift, balance, and transport loads to minimize risks.
- Techniques for handling slopes, rough terrain, and avoiding rollovers.
- How to communicate effectively with coworkers using hand signals and safety protocols.
This training ensures that telehandler operators are well-equipped with the skills and knowledge to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.