Safe Operation of a Telehandler Lift Truck

Telehandlers are a Class VII Rough Terrain Forklift typically used in construction environments. Competent instruction is a key component to achieving a desired result of zero incidents with this type of mobile equipment.

Our program will teach participants how to recognize and control hazards associated with the equipment and the environment in which they are operated in as well as the safe operating principles and procedures of the equipment.

Our Safe Operation of a Telehandler program is designed in accordance with CSA B335-04 Safety Standard for Lift Trucks.

The practical skills evaluation is to be performed at the workers place of employment.

The course is broken down into the following content modules:

• Hazard Identification
• Competency and General Responsibilities
• Stability Principles
• Pre-Operational Checks
• Safe Operating Procedures
• Fuel Sources
• Question and Answer

Course Material:

Participant manual, risk assessment tool, workplace violence questionnaire, sample workplace violence and harassment policy and sample program, record of attendance and wall certificate.

Legislative Reference:

Occupational Health and Safety Act s 25. (2)(a)

Ont. Reg. 851 – Industrial Establishments s. 51. (2)

Ont. Reg. 213/91 Construction Projects s. 96. (1)

Excerpt as been taken from the Regulation for Industrial Establishments

51.(2)A lifting device shall be operated,

(a) only by

(i) a competent person; or

(ii) a worker being instructed who is accompanied by a competent person

Duration:8hrs

A $100/person charge applies for each evaluation.  If additional evaluations are required for different types of lifting devices, than a charge of $50/person/lifting device will apply.