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The Telehandler Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect equipment usage
- inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- 2. Examining Workplace
- Poor visibility
- uneven/slipping surfaces
- 3. Telehandler Pre-Start Checks
- Faulty components
- fluid leaks
- 4. Load Assessment
- Exceeding load limit
- unstable load positioning
- 5. Lifting Operations
- Dropping load
- telehandler tipping over
- 6. Load Transportation
- Collision with objects/people
- loss of control
- 7. Setting down Load
- Crushing hazards
- incorrect placement
- 8. Telehandler Shutdown Procedures
- Unauthorised access
- component failure
- 9. Refueling/Recharging
- Contact with hazardous materials
- fire risks
- 10. Regular Maintenance
- Mechanic injury from moving parts
- equipment failure
- 11. Load Stabilization
- Load shifting
- uneven weight distribution
- 12. Terrain Assessment
- Unstable ground
- slopes and inclines