Telehandler lifting attachment and man basket check

Checklist · Every day before use

The check before a telehandler is used with a lifting attachment or a basket for people: the attachment is the right one, recognised by the machine, locked on and in date.

Use it in Sitro: add it to a project and fill it on a phone, free for 14 days.

The law and guidance behind it

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), Regulations 4, 5 and 6 (suitability, maintenance, inspection)
The manufacturer's instructions
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), Regulations 5 (lifting persons) and 9 (6-monthly examination when lifting people)

The questions

The machine

Make, model and fleet number
Operator
Hour meter

Walk round

No fluid leaks; oil, coolant and hydraulic levels right
Tyres or tracks sound, wheel nuts tight
No damage to the body, cab, guards or steps
Glass, mirrors and cameras clean and unbroken

This machine

The attachment is approved for this machine and its load chart is selected
The attachment is locked on, pin and lock in place
Basket guard rails, gate and anchor points sound (for people)
Attachment and machine examined in the last 6 months (for people)

Started up

Lights, beacon and horn work
Reversing alarm or warning device works
Brakes and parking brake work
Controls work and return to neutral
Result

Sign-off

Checked by the operator
Date and time
Signature

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