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A telehandler is moving a 1,500 kg pallet of drywall across a poorly lit construction yard. Visibility is further reduced by dust. What is the most crucial action to ensure safety?

In conditions of poor visibility, significantly reducing travel speed and frequently sounding the horn are critical measures to warn pedestrians and other equip

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Question: A telehandler is moving a 1,500 kg pallet of drywall across a poorly lit construction yard. Visibility is further reduced by dust. What is the most crucial action to ensure safety?

Answer options: ✅ Reduce travel speed significantly and frequently sound the horn.

  • Turn on all available work lights and rely on the backup alarm only.
  • Ask a nearby worker to walk ahead of the telehandler as a guide.
  • Park the telehandler and wait for improved visibility or conditions.

Correct answer: Reduce travel speed significantly and frequently sound the horn.

Explanation: In conditions of poor visibility, significantly reducing travel speed and frequently sounding the horn are critical measures to warn pedestrians and other equipment operators of the telehandler's presence and movement, as per CSA B354.7 and OHS best practices.

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