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Telehandler Operation Risk Assessment

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Telehandler Operation Hazards & Controls

Review the key hazards, consequences and control measures for Telehandler Operation in a structured professional HSE format.

01
Hazard

Unstable load

Potential Consequence

Dropped load or overturn

Persons at Risk

Operator and nearby workers

Existing Controls

Load chart and suitable attachment

Additional Controls

Verify load center and boom extension against capacity

02
Hazard

Pedestrian collision

Potential Consequence

Crushing injury

Persons at Risk

Pedestrians

Existing Controls

Segregated routes and spotter where required

Additional Controls

Apply extra controls in blind areas

03
Hazard

Overturn on slope

Potential Consequence

Serious injury or fatality

Persons at Risk

Operator

Existing Controls

Slope limits and safe travel

Additional Controls

Do not exceed manufacturer slope limits

04
Hazard

Telehandler instability

Potential Consequence

Overturn and serious injury

Persons at Risk

Operator and nearby personnel

Existing Controls

Load chart and ground assessment

Additional Controls

Verify boom extension, load weight and radius against the load chart

05
Hazard

Load falling from forks

Potential Consequence

Crushing or fatality

Persons at Risk

Site personnel

Existing Controls

Suitable forks and attachment for the load

Additional Controls

Secure the load throughout travel and lifting

06
Hazard

Boom contact with structure or power line

Potential Consequence

Electric shock or structural damage

Persons at Risk

Operator and site workers

Existing Controls

Safe clearance and banksman

Additional Controls

Assess overhead hazards before operation

07
Hazard

Incorrect telehandler attachment selected

Potential Consequence

Dropped load or equipment instability

Persons at Risk

Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel

Existing Controls

Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures

Additional Controls

Use an attachment suitable for the load and approved by the manufacturer

08
Hazard

Travelling with telehandler boom raised

Potential Consequence

Overturn or collision with nearby equipment

Persons at Risk

Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel

Existing Controls

Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures

Additional Controls

Keep the boom in the manufacturer-specified safe travel position

09
Hazard

Uncontrolled swing of suspended load

Potential Consequence

Load striking personnel or equipment

Persons at Risk

Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel

Existing Controls

Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures

Additional Controls

Use suitable tag lines and controlled guidance for suspended loads

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Telehandler Operation RISK ASSESSMENT
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Revision: 1.0
ACTIVITYTelehandler OperationCATEGORYMobile Equipment
#ActivityHazardConsequencePersons at RiskExisting Risk ControlLSRiskAction Required / Additional ControlsPerson in ChargeDue DateRLRSResidual Risk
01Telehandler OperationUnstable loadDropped load or overturnOperator and nearby workersLoad chart and suitable attachment339
Medium
Verify load center and boom extension against capacity--122
Low
02Telehandler OperationPedestrian collisionCrushing injuryPedestriansSegregated routes and spotter where required3412
High
Apply extra controls in blind areas--224
Low
03Telehandler OperationOverturn on slopeSerious injury or fatalityOperatorSlope limits and safe travel3515
High
Do not exceed manufacturer slope limits--224
Low
04Telehandler OperationTelehandler instabilityOverturn and serious injuryOperator and nearby personnelLoad chart and ground assessment3412
High
Verify boom extension, load weight and radius against the load chart--224
Low
05Telehandler OperationLoad falling from forksCrushing or fatalitySite personnelSuitable forks and attachment for the load3515
High
Secure the load throughout travel and lifting--224
Low
06Telehandler OperationBoom contact with structure or power lineElectric shock or structural damageOperator and site workersSafe clearance and banksman3412
High
Assess overhead hazards before operation--224
Low
07Telehandler OperationIncorrect telehandler attachment selectedDropped load or equipment instabilityWorkers performing the activity and nearby personnelAuthorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures236
Medium
Use an attachment suitable for the load and approved by the manufacturer--122
Low
08Telehandler OperationTravelling with telehandler boom raisedOverturn or collision with nearby equipmentWorkers performing the activity and nearby personnelAuthorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures339
Medium
Keep the boom in the manufacturer-specified safe travel position--122
Low
09Telehandler OperationUncontrolled swing of suspended loadLoad striking personnel or equipmentWorkers performing the activity and nearby personnelAuthorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures339
Medium
Use suitable tag lines and controlled guidance for suspended loads--122
Low
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