Telehandler
What are the possible outcomes of facing prosecution for not complying with legislation and regulations
- Answer-Case dismissal, imprisonment, fine
State four checks that should be made to the forks - Answer-Lugs are secure, straight, have not
exceeded wear limit, forks are crack free, end stops are in place, latch pins are complete and functional
How can high wind speeds affect tele-handler operations - Answer-They can create instability at high
reaches and possibly shut down lifting operations
What is the purpose of a roll or ROPS frame - Answer-To provide some protection to the driver in the
event of an overturn of the machine
If the operator has loaded the machine onto a transporter or trailer on behalf of a driver what checks
must be carried out before they leave the cab - Answer-The machine and components for example
boom and forks are in the agreed position, all hydraulic-operated components grounded and all
pressure removed, cab door and windows shut
If the tele-handler is being travelled or working on the public highway, including adjacent pavement and
verges, the Road Traffic Act applies. A) what type of licence and which classes should the operator hold
and B) what is the minimum age allowed - Answer-A) UK or approved driving licence, car bearing class B,
and B) 18 years of age for machines between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes MAM and 21 years of age over 7.5
tonnes MAM
, Name four factors to consider and know before picking up a load - Answer-Load size, weight,
condition/stability, load centre, travel route condition
Before picking up a load why should the forks be equally spaced or distanced on the carriage - Answer-
To fully support the load
When parking the machine at the end of the shift name three places where the machine should not be
parked - Answer-Site roads, soft ground, steep ground, wet ground, pedestrian routes, access egrees
routes from buildings
Give four reasons that may cause the tele-handler to tip over sideways - Answer-soft ground, soft tyres,
uneven ground, uneven load, travelling along slopes, picking up loads at height whilst on uneven
ground, driving with loads at height, travelling too fast on corners
State the purpose of the check valve(s) located on the boom cylinder rams - Answer-To prevent the
boom lowering unintentionally, e.g when the engine stops or a pipe bursts.
Explain all visual checks that must be carried out of all types of quick-hitch attaching systems before use.
- Answer-No visible damage to the coupler, attachment, hoses and other compoments. All components
available and fitted correctly. Any locking system active/in place. Locking pin in the correct hole.
After placing a load who is responsible for ensuring that the load is safe - Answer-The Tele-Handler
operator
Give four reasons that may cause the machine to tip forwards - Answer-Too much reach for the load,
load too heavy, not using stabilizers if fitted, travelling up/down slopes
A) what is the minimum distance allowed near trenches when travelling with a Tele-handler and B)
explain why - Answer-A) more than the depth of the trench B) any less the trench can collapse
What are the possible outcomes of facing prosecution for not complying with legislation and regulations
- Answer-Case dismissal, imprisonment, fine
State four checks that should be made to the forks - Answer-Lugs are secure, straight, have not
exceeded wear limit, forks are crack free, end stops are in place, latch pins are complete and functional
How can high wind speeds affect tele-handler operations - Answer-They can create instability at high
reaches and possibly shut down lifting operations
What is the purpose of a roll or ROPS frame - Answer-To provide some protection to the driver in the
event of an overturn of the machine
If the operator has loaded the machine onto a transporter or trailer on behalf of a driver what checks
must be carried out before they leave the cab - Answer-The machine and components for example
boom and forks are in the agreed position, all hydraulic-operated components grounded and all
pressure removed, cab door and windows shut
If the tele-handler is being travelled or working on the public highway, including adjacent pavement and
verges, the Road Traffic Act applies. A) what type of licence and which classes should the operator hold
and B) what is the minimum age allowed - Answer-A) UK or approved driving licence, car bearing class B,
and B) 18 years of age for machines between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes MAM and 21 years of age over 7.5
tonnes MAM
, Name four factors to consider and know before picking up a load - Answer-Load size, weight,
condition/stability, load centre, travel route condition
Before picking up a load why should the forks be equally spaced or distanced on the carriage - Answer-
To fully support the load
When parking the machine at the end of the shift name three places where the machine should not be
parked - Answer-Site roads, soft ground, steep ground, wet ground, pedestrian routes, access egrees
routes from buildings
Give four reasons that may cause the tele-handler to tip over sideways - Answer-soft ground, soft tyres,
uneven ground, uneven load, travelling along slopes, picking up loads at height whilst on uneven
ground, driving with loads at height, travelling too fast on corners
State the purpose of the check valve(s) located on the boom cylinder rams - Answer-To prevent the
boom lowering unintentionally, e.g when the engine stops or a pipe bursts.
Explain all visual checks that must be carried out of all types of quick-hitch attaching systems before use.
- Answer-No visible damage to the coupler, attachment, hoses and other compoments. All components
available and fitted correctly. Any locking system active/in place. Locking pin in the correct hole.
After placing a load who is responsible for ensuring that the load is safe - Answer-The Tele-Handler
operator
Give four reasons that may cause the machine to tip forwards - Answer-Too much reach for the load,
load too heavy, not using stabilizers if fitted, travelling up/down slopes
A) what is the minimum distance allowed near trenches when travelling with a Tele-handler and B)
explain why - Answer-A) more than the depth of the trench B) any less the trench can collapse
