GOAL
Learn how to operate a rotating telehandler safely and effectively.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Employees who have to work with a rotating telehandler on an industrial site or in plants, whether they must stack loads from a distance or at a height, driving and stacking in a limited space, under time pressure, in the surroundings of important installations, or loading and unloading truck, in places with traffic of people and/or other means of transport. For employees who work in the (petro) chemical industry, this examination must be taken in a recognized center.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum age of 18 years;
- Valid certificate of medical fitness;
COURSE
Training:
- Without experience: 3 days
- With experience: 2 days
Theoretical examination: 30 minutes
Practical examination: 2 hours
Language: Dutch / English
CONTENT
Theory:
- Definition of a telehandler and its different applications;
- Activities for which a telehandler can be used;
- Related transport means for horizontal and vertical transport;
- Tools for horizontal and vertical transport and handling special loads;
- Different types of pallets and storage methods;
- Important construction components of a telehandler;
- Basic regulation for using a telehandler;
- Safety and traffic rules;
- Factors that affect stability;
- Load diagram;
- Checks in pre-start inspection;
- Perform LMRA.
Practice:
- Execute pre-start inspection;
- Performing slalom, forward and backward, with 4-wheel steering;
- Driving through a narrow passage, forward and backward;
- Picking up high load onto the forks, moving and placing it;
- Picking up various loads onto the forks, moving and placing it at height;
- Picking up long horizontal load and placing it in indicated direction;
- Parking the telehandler at appropriate place.
VALIDITY CERTIFICATE
Maximum 5 years.
PRACTICAL INFO
- Maximum number of participants: 4
- Bring PPE and high visibility jacket
