CPCS Telescopic Handler

Question 1

What is the most common cause of telescopic handler overturning incidents on construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Exceeding the machine's safe working load at the operating radius

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Engine failure

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Tyre punctures

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Electrical faults

Question 2

When should the stabilisers (outriggers) be deployed on a telescopic handler?

Accepted Answer

Whenever the machine is being used for lifting operations as specified in the manufacturer's instructions

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Only when lifting loads above 5 tonnes

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Only on slopes steeper than 15 degrees

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Stabilisers are optional accessories and never need to be deployed

Question 3

What type of CPCS card category covers the telescopic handler?

Accepted Answer

A17 — Telehandler

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A02 — Crawler Crane

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A09 — Forward Tipping Dumper

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A31 — Compactor

Question 4

What is the correct procedure for picking up a pallet of bricks with a telehandler fitted with forks?

Accepted Answer

Approach slowly, insert forks fully under the load, tilt back slightly, then raise

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Drive at the pallet at speed to slide the forks underneath

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Lift the pallet using only the fork tips to save time

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Stack two pallets on top of each other before lifting

Question 5

When travelling a loaded telehandler on site, how should the load be carried?

Accepted Answer

Low to the ground with the boom retracted and forks tilted slightly back

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As high as possible for maximum visibility

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With the boom fully extended at driving height

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Resting on the cab roof for stability

Question 6

What safety device prevents a telehandler from lifting beyond its rated capacity?

Accepted Answer

The load moment indicator (LMI) or rated capacity indicator

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The parking brake

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The engine rev limiter

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The tyre pressure monitoring system