Aim:
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct telescopic materials handler operations. This unit applies to those working in site-based roles.
Content:
The course covers the following:
- Course objectives
- What is a telescopic materials handler?
- Components
- Site policies and procedures
- Operations documentation
- Hazard identification and control
- Identifying hazards
- Avoid danger from overhead power lines
- Types of overhead power lines and their heights
- Legal requirement for overhead height
- Control hazards
- Health and safety regulations on construction sites
- CDM Regulations 2015
- Personal protective clothing
- Signage requirements
- Check and operate telehandler
- Choosing the right telehandler
- Conduct routine checks
- Pre-start checks
- Recording and reporting faults
- Operate the telehandler
- Safe operating techniques
- Attach, lift, carry & place materials
- Check ground conditions
- Position the telehandler
- Setting up for work
- Conclude operations & clean up
- Parking the telehandler
- Relocate the telehandler
- Clean the machine thoroughly
- Carry out maintenance tasks
- Servicing and minor replacements
- Clean up after work
- Housekeeping procedures
Duration
3.5 hours CPD