UK CPCS Telehandler Theory Exam flashcards

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LOLER thorough examination

Lifting equipment must be thoroughly examined by a competent person at least every 12 months, or every 6 months if it lifts people or is a lifting accessory.

PUWER 1998

Requires work equipment to be suitable, maintained, inspected and used by trained persons; covers telehandlers and attachments.

RIDDOR reporting

Requires reporting of deaths, specified injuries, over-7-day incapacitations and dangerous occurrences such as lifting equipment collapse or failure.

Risk assessment

A careful examination of what could cause harm, to decide whether enough precautions are taken; required by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

Duty of care waste

Waste producers must ensure waste is stored safely, transferred only to authorised persons, and accompanied by a waste transfer note.

COSHH

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002; requires assessment and control of exposure to fuels, oils, battery acid and exhaust emissions.

Rated capacity limiter

A device that warns the operator when the load approaches the rated capacity and may cut out hazardous functions; must never be overridden.

Load chart

A placard or electronic display showing the maximum safe working load for each boom radius, angle, and configuration (with or without outriggers).

Outriggers

Stabilising legs that increase the machine's footprint and must be fully deployed on firm ground before lifting near maximum capacity.

Quick-hitch

A device for attaching implements to the machine; must be compatible and secured with the manufacturer's locking pin before use.

Load backrest

A vertical extension on the fork carriage that prevents the load from sliding backwards onto the boom or operator.

Steering modes

Two-wheel, four-wheel and crab steer; the mode affects turning radius and must be selected correctly for site conditions.

Pre-use check

A daily inspection of the machine before use, covering tyres, fluids, guards, labels, controls, and functional tests of brakes, steering, horn and RCI.

Defect log

A record where defects found during checks or use are reported; safety-related defects require the machine to be taken out of service.

Wheel nut indicators

Plastic indicators fitted to wheel nuts that show if a nut has loosened; must be checked daily and after a wheel change.

Coolant check

Check coolant level with the machine level and engine cold; never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.

Safe working load

The maximum load that may be lifted in a given configuration as stated on the load chart; it must never be exceeded.

Load radius

The horizontal distance from the machine's centre of rotation to the load's centre of gravity; as radius increases, safe working load decreases.

Centre of gravity

The point where the load's weight acts; for uneven loads, the effective radius is measured to this point, not the fork heel.

Dynamic loading

Sudden braking, lowering or raising increases the effective load on the machine and can cause instability; operate controls smoothly.

Combined load

The total weight of the load, attachment and lifting accessories; this total must be compared with the load chart.

Travel with load

Carry loads low and boom retracted; keep the load close to the ground and travel slowly, especially on uneven ground.

Incline travel

On slopes, travel with the load uphill where possible, keep the heaviest end uphill, and avoid turning on the slope.

Banksman

A trained person who guides the operator during manoeuvring or lifting when visibility is restricted, using agreed signals.

Parking procedure

Park on level ground, lower boom and attachment, apply parking brake, select park, and isolate battery.

Lift plan

A documented plan for a lifting operation, including load weight, radius, configuration, route, and emergency arrangements.

Fork spacing

Forks should be spaced to suit the load and be within the carriage width; insert forks fully under the load.

Suspended load

A load hanging from a jib or sling; never allow anyone under it and keep the area clear.

Vehicle loading

Check the delivery vehicle's parking brake and wheels are chocked, and that it is on firm level ground before loading or unloading.

Overhead line clearance

Assume lines are live; confirm the safe clearance distance with the line owner; for low voltage a minimum of 3 metres is often cited.

Line contact procedure

If the machine contacts a line, stay in the cab, warn others, and contact the supplier; if escape is necessary, jump clear and shuffle away.

Exclusion zone

A defined area around the machine, load and landing area kept clear of pedestrians using barriers and signage.

Spill kit

A kit containing absorbent materials and containment equipment used to clean up fuel, oil or hydraulic fluid spills.