Telehandler Forklift Op.

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines the crucial safety protocols for operating telehandler forklifts. It covers various hazards including tip-overs, load drops, and falls from height, ensuring operators are well-informed of the risks and safety measures required. Ideal for construction sites, this document helps maintain compliance with WHS legislation and ensures the safety of workers and pedestrians alike.

• Tip-over when extending the boom with a load – serious injury or fatality
• Fall from height when using a man cage – serious injury or fatality
• Load drop from elevated forks or bucket – serious injury or fatality
• Pedestrian struck by the machine or extended boom – serious injury or fatality
• Attachment failure or incorrect attachment fitting – load drop
• Contact with overhead electrical conductors when boom is extended – electrocution
• Operating on slopes or soft ground with a raised, extended boom – tip-over

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) and applicable state/territory WHS legislation
• Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (Cth) – Part 5.1 High Risk Work
• AS 2359.1 – Industrial trucks – General requirements
• AS/NZS 1891.1 – Industrial fall-arrest systems
• AS 2550.10 – Mobile elevating work platforms – Safe use (man cage use)
• Safe Work Australia – Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (2024)
• Telehandler Forklift Pre-Start Checklist (associated document)