Training: Telehandler - IS-003 - Rigid telehandler

Target audience

Employees who have to work with a rigid telehandler on a company site, in installations, stacking at a distance and in height, driving and stacking in a limited space, under time pressure, in the vicinity of important installations, loading and unloading of truck, in places with traffic of people and/or other means of traffic. For employees working in (petro)chemistry, this exam must be taken at an approved center.

Admission requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a certificate of medical fitness

Program

The training takes 1-2 days

• Theory exam takes 30 minutes
• The practical exam takes about 30 minutes

Results

THEORY

• Be able to explain what a telehandler is and know the different applications.
• Be able to list the operations for which a telehandler can be used.
• Be able to recognize the related means of transport for horizontal and vertical transport.
• Know the tools for horizontal and vertical transport and handling of special loads
• Recognize different types of pallets and storage methods.
• Explain the important concepts related to the construction of the telescopic handler.
• To correctly interpret the basic rules for operating a telescopic handler.
• Correctly interpret safety and traffic regulations.
• Enumerate the factors that can affect stability.
• Interpret a loading diagram.
• Name the components of the start-up check.
• Perform a Last Minute Risk Analysis (LMRA).

PRACTICE

• Perform a start control.
• Perform a slalom, forward and reverse with 4 wheel steering.
• Drive through a narrow passage forwards and backwards.
• Be able to pick up a high load on the forks, move and drop it.
• Drop and pick up various loads at a height with the forks.
• Gripping a long horizontal load (at least 4m), straightening it and depositing it in another designated direction.
• Be able to park a telescopic handler at a designated spot.

Practical

Max. 4 persons per 1-day training

To bring:

• Identity papers
• Work clothes
• Safety shoes
• Gloves
• Helmet