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TELEHANDLER 

Aug 2018 

NORTHERN HIRE GROUP PTY LTD 

134 Ogilvie Avenue, Echuca 3564 

(03) 5482 6262

 

 

TELEHANDLER  

SAFE OPERATION GUIDELINES 

A telehandler is one of the most frequently used and most versatile pieces of equipment on a jobsite. 
This machine’s true value is in its multi-purpose capabilities – whether you need to lift, move 
and/or place materials, it is an ideal choice because it provides all-around utility to answer more 
than one jobsite need. 

As you figure out how to do more and more on your jobsites with a telehandler, you should follow 
these simple, safe operating tips to help reduce the risk of incidents and also to keep the machine 
performing productively day in and day out, from one application to another: 

1. Specific telehandler training

 

It is important to be properly trained, with both general training and hands-on practical training, on 
the telehandler you will be using. This includes thoroughly reading the operator’s manual and safety 
signs on the machine, as well as understanding the function and location of all safety devices and 
controls before beginning operation. 

2. Rules and regulations

 

Read, understand and obey your employer’s safety rules and jobsite regulations, as well as all 
applicable local, governmental or provincial regulations that apply to telehandler operation before 
operating the machine. 

3. Inspection and tests

 

Perform a pre-operation inspection and function tests on the telehandler before each shift. If there is 
anything apparently wrong with the machine or a malfunction is discovered, make sure the machine 
is immediately tagged and removed from service until it can be repaired by a qualified service 
technician. 

4. Workplace hazard assessment

 

Perform a workplace hazard assessment prior to moving the telehandler to the jobsite. Be aware of 
and avoid hazards such as drop-offs and holes, slopes, slippery or unstable surfaces, overhead 
obstacles, power lines and any other hazards that may exist and develop a plan to avoid those 
hazards through all phases of machine operation. 

 

 

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