Telehandlers

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Important Information: Telehandlers and Telehandler Accessories

Associated Risks

Risks associated with the use of these products (telehandlers), but not limited to:

Falling from height - gaining access into the cab, re-fuelling, and access for maintenance and inspections
Plant coming in contact with overhead obstructions
Lifting and carrying suspended load
Overturning if lifting duties exceeded, use on incline, uneven ground, travelling at speed and with suspended loads
Effect of weather on visibility and working/traffic surfaces
Use of accessories – e.g. re-handling bucket, crane hook, fork extensions etc.
Risk of accidents when reversing
Pedestrians or workforce in operational exclusion zone - A Plant marshaller should be provided in a safe position to direct equipment and pedestrian movements.
Public interface – working alongside pedestrians/ vehicles
Fire – Necessity of specific firefighting measures to consider fuel/power source

Risks associated with the use of these products (accessories), but not limited to:

Use of breakers can increase noise, dust and possibilities of flying debris
Lifting operations and accessories should be controlled by risk assessment / lift plan
Only lift loads within the capabilities of the accessory

Limitations

Limitations of equipment use, but not limited to:

Do not use if equipment is, or appears to be damaged - Report faults to the Hire desk or by the Infopoint QR code.
Not to be used if operator does not have correct competency and machine familiarisation, documentation is incomplete or has expired
Must not be used for lifting people
No entry into Hazard Zone unless authorised by the person in control of the lifting operation
Do not operate on unauthorised public areas
Equipment not to be used if 12 month thorough examination (LOLER) has expired

Lifting accessories not to be used if 6 month thorough examination (LOLER) has expired