Telehandler – Competency Assessment – Editable Word Format
Ensure your telehandler operators are qualified, documented, and working safely with this Telehandler Competency Assessment.
This fully editable Microsoft Word template allows supervisors, trainers, and safety managers to evaluate, record, and verify operator skills — supporting compliance with provincial OHS legislation, due diligence requirements, and client safety expectations.
The checklist covers everything from pre-use inspections and PPE to safe material handling, signaling, and shutdown procedures — giving you an audit-ready record for regulators, clients, or internal compliance programs.
Use this assessment for:
✅ New hire sign‑offs before operators are assigned a telehandler
✅ Refresher evaluations to keep documentation current
✅ Post‑incident or corrective action assessments
Key Features
Fully Editable Word Document (.doc) – Add your company logo, customize fields, and adapt to your safety system.
Covers Core Skills – Pre-use inspections, safe travel speeds, hazard awareness, load handling, signalling, and shutdown.
Supports Legislative Compliance – Demonstrates due diligence and meets OHS obligations across provinces.
Digital or Print Ready – Print for the field or upload into SiteDocs for digital assessments and mobile sign‑offs.
Who Should Use This Form?
HSE Managers & Safety Coordinators needing proof of operator competency
Supervisors & Trainers signing off operators in the field
Contractors & Companies proving compliance for clients, regulators, and insurers
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Whether you’re using it as a standalone evaluation form or as part of your competency program, this template makes documenting AWP training faster, easier, and audit‑ready.
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Upgrade beyond single assessments with our Complete Competency Program — a ready-to-use, editable system that includes:
✅ A full Competency Policy & Directive
✅ Supervisor guidance and assessor tools
✅ A customizable Competency Matrix
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