If damage is found on a telehandler, what must be done?

When damage is found on a telehandler, the appropriate action is to tag it and remove it from service. This procedure is essential for maintaining safety standards and preventing accidents that could occur due to equipment malfunction. Tagging the equipment alerts other users that the telehandler should not be operated until it has been inspected and repaired.

Continuing to use the equipment, even if the damage appears minor, can lead to more significant harm or impair the telehandler's functionality, potentially endangering the operator and others on the job site. Reporting the damage to a supervisor is crucial, but it should not be the only action taken; removing the telehandler from service ensures immediate safety precautions are in place. Ignoring the damage poses the highest risk, as it can lead to catastrophic failures while in operation. Therefore, the correct action is to tag the telehandler and remove it from service until it is repaired and deemed safe for use again.