CPCS Appointed Person A61
Telehandler Lift Plans UK
Professional telehandler lift plans prepared by a CPCS Appointed Person with 35+ years of construction experience. LOLER compliant lift plans for all telescopic handler lifting operations.
Understanding Telehandler Lifting Operations
Telehandlers are among the most versatile machines on UK construction sites. Beyond handling palletised materials, they're frequently used for suspended loads, personnel access, and specialist attachments.
Lifting with suspended loads using hooks or lifting jibs
Personnel access using approved MEWPs
Placing materials at height
Lifting with brick grabs, block clamps
A professional lift plan ensures your telehandler operations are calculated correctly and executed safely.
Complete Lift Planning Package
Machine Verification
- ✓Telehandler specification review
- ✓Attachment capacity verification
- ✓Thorough examination certificate check
- ✓Load chart analysis
Site Assessment
- ✓Ground condition evaluation
- ✓Gradient and slope analysis
- ✓Overhead obstruction identification
- ✓Exclusion zone determination
Lift Calculations
- ✓Load weight including attachment
- ✓Required reach at pick and place
- ✓Capacity verification at all points
- ✓Stability assessment
Documentation
- ✓Scale lift plan drawing
- ✓Risk assessment
- ✓Method statement
- ✓Operator briefing template
When You Need a Telehandler Lift Plan
Suspended Loads
Any lifting with hooks, chains, or slings attached to a lifting jib requires documented planning.
Personnel Lifting
Using a telehandler-mounted work platform (MEWP) for accessing heights.
Near Capacity Operations
When loads approach the machine's rated capacity at the required radius.
Complex Site Conditions
Slopes, restricted access, overhead obstructions, or proximity to excavations.
Variable Capacity Challenges
Unlike cranes with predictable load charts, telehandler capacity changes dramatically based on boom extension, lift height, attachment fitted, and ground slope.
Attachment Derating
| Standard forks | As per load chart |
| Crane jib | Significant reduction |
| Work platform | Reduced per MEWP rating |
| Rotating forks | Reduced capacity |
We calculate capacity at every critical point in your lift:
- • Boom extension effects
- • Lift height stability impact
- • Ground slope calculations
- • Attachment-specific derating
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all telehandler lifts need a lift plan?
LOLER requires all lifting operations to be planned. For routine handling with forks, a generic risk assessment may suffice. For suspended loads or personnel lifting, a specific lift plan should be prepared.
Can I use the telehandler's load chart instead of a lift plan?
The load chart shows machine capacity - it doesn't constitute a lift plan. A lift plan addresses the specific lift including site conditions, hazards, and procedures.
What certification does a telehandler need for lifting?
The telehandler must have a current thorough examination certificate under LOLER. Attachments (jibs, work platforms) also require thorough examination.