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HS&E Operatives practice question: Plant and site transport (7 of 8) D. High risk activities A free question from our original HS&E Operatives practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
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A telehandler driver needs to move a pallet of blocks across rough ground to the other side of the site.
How should the load be carried?
Choose one answer.
A A. Low down, not raised, while the machine is movingB B. Raised high, so the driver can see under itC C. Raised, as long as the driver goes slowlyD D. With a worker standing on the forks to steady itShow the answer and explanation Answer: A
A. Right: Right. HSE says moving with a raised load is dangerous and should be avoided at all times. Travel with the load low.B. Wrong: Wrong. A raised load makes the telehandler much more likely to tip over.C. Wrong: Wrong. Even slowly, a raised load on rough ground can overturn the machine.D. Wrong: Wrong. Nobody should ride on the forks or the load.Explanation Never travel with a raised load on a telehandler. Keep the load low, and use the machine only on suitable ground.
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