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An operator is lifting materials near other workers. What minimum safe distance should be maintained between a telehandler and pedestrians, if not actively engaged in the lift process, as per general safety guidelines?

A safe distance of at least 3 meters (10 feet) should be maintained between machinery and pedestrians on construction sites unless a specific activity dictates

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Question: An operator is lifting materials near other workers. What minimum safe distance should be maintained between a telehandler and pedestrians, if not actively engaged in the lift process, as per general safety guidelines?

Answer options: ✅ A minimum of 3 meters (10 feet) or a distance specified by the site-specific safety plan.

  • The length of the boom plus 1 meter.
  • No specific distance, as long as the operator maintains visual contact.
  • Only a distance sufficient for the pedestrian to pass without touching the machine.

Correct answer: A minimum of 3 meters (10 feet) or a distance specified by the site-specific safety plan.

Explanation: A safe distance of at least 3 meters (10 feet) should be maintained between machinery and pedestrians on construction sites unless a specific activity dictates otherwise, as per CCOHS guidance and general site safety practices.

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