Telehandlers are machines which are designed to operate in rough terrain, however, that doesn't mean that they can be driven without any consideration for the environment. These types of machinery have a much bigger risk of tipping over or load loss when they are traveling on slopes.
When traveling on a slope, make sure that you move slowly with the equipment while also keeping the load low. Downshift to 4WD and a lower gear, before getting on the slope. Utilizing the engine brake would help to control the telehandler's speed. Try not to turn on a slope if possible. If you must make the turn, utilize extreme caution and take it as wide as possible.
Under any conditions, do not drive across very steep slopes. Descend and ascend slopes with the telehandler's heavy end pointing up the incline. Even when there is no load on the forks, the counterweighted rear of the machine is fairly heavy; therefore, it could be necessary to drive backwards up slopes. When the telehandler is carrying a cargo, the front of the unit becomes the heavy end, and you could back the machinery down the slopes.
Operator training is extremely vital on a mixed jobsite. Rear pivot machinery will often operate on the same jobsite of coordinated steering machines, where everybody is permitted to utilize all of the machines. In this case, an individual who is used to operating a coordinated steer equipment could jump onto a rear-pivot machine. A very significant difference between how these two units operate has a lot to do with which part of the machine extends outside of the turning radius.