Telehandler Test 2023 Questions and Answers

Telehandler Test 2023 Questions and Answers 1. What are some risks on site: Uneven ground- potholes Slopes Other people in tractors 2. What does PPE include: Non snag clothing Steel toe caps Appropriate gloves 3. Legal requirements to operate forklift: Inspection and certificate through PUWER and LOLER Vehicles fitted with FOPS (steel bars on roof) and ROPS (roll cage) Machine suitable for job Machine properly maintained Risk assessment 4. Responsibilities of fork lift truck driver: Operate machine safely in line with legal and operational requirements Ensure load is secured and undamaged 5. two problems when preparing forklift for use: Unsafe condition to use Minor mechanical issues - fix if cabable and report to line manager 6. Which person is responsible for allocating equipment or task: Line manag- er 7. How to obtain info on previous problems: Vehicle check sheet Line manager 8. How to report faults: Daily vehicle check sheet Report to line manager 9. What are the operators requirements: Trained to operate Authority to use machine- written to boss 10. Hazards when driving up or down a slope: Loss of traction Heavy breaking overturn Vehicle stalls 11. Two control methods when driving up or down a slope: Low gear before in slope Avoid heavy breaking 12. One hazard and two suitable control methods of driving over rough ground: Bouncing of cab injure operator - low speed -avoid big holes 13. One hazards and two suitable control methods for driving across a slope: Vehicle could roll - low speed - low centre of gravity: close to ground 14. Four hazards and control methods: Obstructions: collision- remove or iden- tify with signs Pedestrians: injury- warning signs, walkways Over head lines: electrocution- warning signs, goal posts Blind corners: injury- warning signs and mirrors 15. Three factors affecting safe loading: Slopes Stability of loads (undercutting) Safe working load of vehicle Overall weight and weight distribution of load 16. What does load centre mean: Distance from the centre of gravity of the load to the from face of the fork shank 17. Importance of load centre when loading: If load centre is greater the lifting capacity is reduced 18. Two factors affected de rating: Alternative attachments Undercutting Carrying extended loads 19. Two dangers of overloading vehicle: Lateral and longitudinal instability Damage attachments