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Part forklift, part crane. Here is why telehandlers are on almost every site.
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A telehandler has a telescopic boom that reaches up and forward. It lifts and places materials where a forklift cannot reach, and it can drive over rough ground. That makes it one of the most useful machines on a building site.
| Job | Typical attachment |
|---|---|
| Lifting pallets of blocks to scaffold | Forks |
| Placing roof trusses | Forks or a lifting hook, under a lift plan |
| Moving loose material | Bucket |
| Working at height | Approved man basket on suitable machines only |
Operators usually need a CPCS A17 or NPORS telehandler card. See what CPCS A17 is and how to become a telehandler operator.
Telehandlers are versatile, which tempts people to use them for jobs they are not set up for. These are the errors that cause most incidents.
Delivering a pack of blocks to a first-floor scaffold means checking the pack weight, reading the load chart for the reach needed, setting up on firm level ground, and placing the load only where the scaffold is rated to take it. A good operator agrees all of this with the scaffold supervisor before lifting.
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See CPCS coursesCall 0208 099 4324It can do forklift work but has a telescopic boom and rough-terrain ability.
Yes, with the right attachment, rating and a planned lift.
Most sites ask for CPCS A17 or an accepted NPORS card.
Only in an approved basket on a machine rated for it.
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