A telehandler operator is instructed to lift a loaded pallet weighing approximately 1,800 kg to a height of 8 metres. The telehandler's load chart indicates that at a 8-meter lift height and the required outreach, the maximum capacity is 1,500 kg. What is the operator's immediate responsibility under provincial OHS regulations?

Question: A telehandler operator is instructed to lift a loaded pallet weighing approximately 1,800 kg to a height of 8 metres. The telehandler's load chart indicates that at a 8-meter lift height and the required outreach, the maximum capacity is 1,500 kg. What is the operator's immediate responsibility under provincial OHS regulations?

Answer options:

• Attempt the lift, but proceed with extreme caution and at a slower speed.
• Remove some items from the pallet to reduce the load to within the telehandler's capacity. ✅ Refuse to perform the lift and inform their supervisor of the overloaded condition.
• Find another telehandler with higher capacity on the job site.

Correct answer: Refuse to perform the lift and inform their supervisor of the overloaded condition.

Explanation: Provincial OHS regulations prohibit operating equipment beyond its rated capacity. The operator's primary responsibility is to refuse unsafe work and report the condition to a supervisor. Attempting an overloaded lift is extremely dangerous and against regulations.