When lifting a long, flexible truss with a telehandler, the actual load centre will dynamically shift if the truss sags. What is the most prudent action for the operator to take to ensure safety and prevent exceeding capacity?

Question: When lifting a long, flexible truss with a telehandler, the actual load centre will dynamically shift if the truss sags. What is the most prudent action for the operator to take to ensure safety and prevent exceeding capacity?

Answer options:

• Assume the load centre is always at the midpoint of the truss. ✅ Account for the maximum potential forward shift of the load centre and select a capacity from the chart based on this longer, most adverse reach.
• Increase the engine RPM to provide more lifting power for the sagging load.
• Tie a rope to the end of the truss and have a helper pull it to keep it level.

Correct answer: Account for the maximum potential forward shift of the load centre and select a capacity from the chart based on this longer, most adverse reach.

Explanation: Slinging a flexible load can cause the load centre to shift further out from the boom than initially planned. To safely account for this, the operator must anticipate the most adverse (furthest forward) potential load centre and use the corresponding, lower capacity from the load chart.