Telehandler (mt Forest) (CANCELLED)

Telehandler Training courses provide workers with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes

necessary to remain safe while operating a lift truck on construction sites, in warehouses,

and in manufacturing plants. Please note- This course will not provide enough hands-on experience to make a new operator an expert.

Topics Covered:

• OHSA Requirement for training
• OHSA Legislation Duties of Employers, Supervisors workers
• OHSA Duties of Suppliers
• Review of MOL information bulletin (Telehandlers)
  • Background and legal requirements
  • Some applicable regulatory requirements
  • Construction program enforcement with respect to telehandlers
• Additional Legislation
• Operation and Safety
  • Instructions
  • Operator qualifications
  • Modifications
  •  Other available publications
• General Safety practices
  •  Safety alert symbols
  • General precautions
• Operation Safety
  • Electrical Hazards
  • Tip over hazards
  •  Suspended Loads
  • Travel Hazards – Driving on slopes
  •  Load falling hazards
  •  Lifting Personnel
  • Pinch points and crushing hazards
  • Fall Hazards
  • Exhaust fumes
  • Fuel Hazards
  • Hydraulic fluid
• Pre-Operation and Inspection
  • Function tests
• Machine Operation
• Suspended Loads
• Regular load handling
• Hand Signals
• Check Lists
• Hands-on