Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for telescopic materials handler operations
- Access, interpret and apply telescopic materials handler documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
- Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- Identify, obtain and apply signage requirements
- Select plant, tools and equipment, check for serviceability/faults and rectify or report verbally or in writing
- Conduct telescopic materials handler pre-operational checks
- Operate telescopic materials handler
- Attach, secure, lift, carry and place materials
- Use load handling communication methods with all parties
- Communicate with Dogman to establish the weight of the load
- Communicate with Dogman to ensure safe working load requirements have been assessed and appropriate slings and lifting gear has been selected, attached and secured
- Locate machinery and ensure stability
- Shift the load
- Use conventional hand and audible signals during the operation
- Select, remove and fit attachments
- Relocate the telescopic materials handler
- Carry out machine operator maintenance
- Conduct housekeeping activities