Telehandler Operator Training

Certification

• Touchback Safety Inc.

• Valid 3 years

• Complies with Industry and Workplace Health and Safety Standards

Course Outline

Also known as Zoomboom the operator will :

• Learn the requirements of WH&S Regulation.

• Have completed both formal instruction and hands on training under the direction of a competent, experienced trainer.

• Exhibit an awareness of the purpose, function and basic concepts of Telehandler operation.

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the types and purposes of different decals associated with Telehandlers.

• Demonstrate a knowledge of control functions for a specific Telehandler

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Telehandler steering and maneuverability.

• Possess an ability to adequately judge the available visibility to ensure safe operation.

• Be able to quickly and accurately determine machine capacity and stability for various types of loads.

• Perform machine pre-use inspection.

• Identify the condition of the surfaces for safe operation.

• Demonstrate the ability to manipulate, stack and unstack the type of loads to be handled

• Identify hazardous locations on the work site.

• Be capable of safely operating on ramps and other sloped surfaces.