Guidance note: Telehandlers – design and licensing

What it contains

A telehandler is a versatile type of lifting plant that includes a telescopic boom fitted with a lifting attachment. The typical lifting attachment used is a fork tyne, but other attachments are used depending on the type of load.

Each configuration using the varied attachments must comply with specific design requirements. Operator training and skills requirements also change depending on the telehandler configuration.

This guidance note covers:

• design
• work platforms
• compliance
• registration
• operator compliance and licensing