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Telehandler Lifting Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This checklist provides a comprehensive, step‑by‑step guide for safely inspecting and operating a telehandler during lifting tasks on construction sites. It combines legal requirements, industry best practice and practical checks to ensure every lift is carried out with the appropriate controls in place.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑use inspection of the telehandler before any lifting activity
  • Verification of lift planning, load charts and operator competence
  • Ensuring compliance with LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998
  • Confirming site conditions, exclusion zones and emergency provisions

Each item is a closed Yes/No/N/A question that can be ticked off on site, helping supervisors and operators demonstrate due diligence and maintain a safe working environment.

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To use the checklist, the operator or supervisor should review each question before starting the lift, record a Yes, No or N/A response, and take immediate corrective action for any No answer. The completed form should be retained as evidence of compliance and handed to the site safety officer.

Compliant with: LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, HSE guidance on telehandler safety, CPA safe‑use guidance and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

The checklist should be reviewed with the lift team before each operation and kept on site for reference throughout the lift.

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Checks covered in this Pre‑use inspection and lift planning for telehandler operations on construction sites checklist

This Pre‑use inspection and lift planning for telehandler operations on construction sites safety checklist template covers 27 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Is the appropriate load chart for the telehandler available and being used?
2Is the intended load within the rated capacity for the selected boom extension and fork width?
3Are the forks or hook free from cracks, deformation and correctly attached?
4Are boom and extension pins inspected, secure and free of excessive wear?
5Are hydraulic hoses, fittings and connections free of leaks and damage?
6Is the hydraulic oil level correct and oil condition acceptable?
7Are tyres (or tracks) in good condition and tyre pressure set to the manufacturer’s specification?
8Is the undercarriage inspected for wear, cracks or missing components?
9Is the ROPS/FOPS present, intact and functional?
10Is the operator seat belt in good condition and functional?
11Do all safety interlocks and the emergency stop operate correctly?
12Are lights, horns and other warning devices operational?
13Is the operator cabin clean and free of obstructions that could impede controls?
14Is the telehandler’s LOLER examination tag up to date?
15Is the PUWER compliance certificate current?
16Are stabilisers or deployment devices inspected and functional?
17Is the ground condition suitable – no soft spots or uneven surface under the telehandler?
18Has a competent banksman been appointed and briefed on the lift?
19Is an exclusion zone established, marked and communicated to all personnel?
20Is a written lift plan prepared and communicated to the crew?
21Are weather conditions (wind, rain, visibility) safe for the planned lift?
22Is the correct personal protective equipment (hard hat, high‑visibility vest, safety boots, gloves) being worn?
23Is a suitable fire extinguisher on board and service‑checked?
24Is the operator authorised, trained and competent for this telehandler and lift type?
25Has the lift been carried out in accordance with the method statement and relevant risk assessment?
26Are all emergency contact numbers displayed and known to the crew?
27After the lift, has the telehandler been made safe and parked on stable ground?

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How often should safety checklists be completed?

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Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

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