A telehandler is required to lift a 1,200 kg pallet of roofing shingles to a height of 8 meters at a forward reach of 5 meters. Consulting the load chart, the operator finds that at 8 meters height and 5 meters reach, the chart indicates a capacity of 1,500 kg. What should the operator do?

Question: A telehandler is required to lift a 1,200 kg pallet of roofing shingles to a height of 8 meters at a forward reach of 5 meters. Consulting the load chart, the operator finds that at 8 meters height and 5 meters reach, the chart indicates a capacity of 1,500 kg. What should the operator do?

Answer options: ✅ Proceed with the lift as the load is within the rated capacity for that configuration.

• Request the load be broken down into smaller, lighter units.
• Adjust the boom angle to achieve a greater reach for better stability.
• Add counterweights to the telehandler to increase its lifting capacity.

Correct answer: Proceed with the lift as the load is within the rated capacity for that configuration.

Explanation: If the weight of the load (1,200 kg) is less than the rated capacity (1,500 kg) for the specific height and reach according to the load chart, the lift can be safely performed. This decision is directly based on interpreting the load chart's capacities for the given operating parameters, as outlined in CSA B354.7.