CFTS clarifies the duties of forklift owners and operators to check equipment CFTS — the body behind a UK national standard for the Thorough Examination of lift trucks — has addressed the confusion over whose responsibility it is to make sure that trucks have received regular inspections. A Thorough Examination …
Read More »If you need one compelling reason to visit IMHX…
…getting fully to grips with Thorough Examination will make your visit worthwhile. For those responsible for forklift operations, visiting stand 6F212 at this year’s IMHX should be a priority! On it, CFTS – the accrediting body for UK’s largest and fastest-growing network of Thorough Examination specialists – is offering visitors …
Read More »Safety risks as employers fail to issue authorisation to operate lift trucks
RTITB, the preferred regulatory body for workplace transport training, is warning employers of the potential risks and penalties of failing to understand and correctly issue authorisation to operate for lift truck operators. “Worryingly, some of employers that we speak to don’t even know what authorisation to operate is, let alone …
Read More »Advanced Handling ready to help businesses reach the next level at IMHX 2019
Advanced Handling is excited to be exhibiting at IMHX 2019, the UK’s largest logistics event held at the NEC from the 24th to 27th of September 2019. Established in 1977, they have a wealth of experience providing robust and flexible materials handling solutions whatever the industry, environment or application. Advanced …
Read More »CFTS to share expertise at IMHX 2019
Specialists will be on hand to offer free advice and guidance on the benefits of a comprehensive Thorough Examination. CFTS the body behind a UK national standard for the Thorough Examination of lift trucks — will be exhibiting at IMHX 2019 from the 24th to the 27th September. Despite being …
Read More »FLTA addresses latest queries from public
As the leading UK authority on forklift matters, the Fork Lift Truck Association FLTA is often the go-to place for members of the public with pressing lift truck queries. While a library of informative fact sheets is available on fork-truck.org.uk with detailed answers to many of the most common questions, …
Read More »Don’t let Thorough Examinations leave you exposed says CFTS
Thousands of businesses operating fork lift trucks may, unknowingly, be falling foul of the Law over their Thorough Examinations, according to industry leaders. Studies have shown that 93 per cent of managers overseeing lifting operations believe that their Thorough Examination, as the name suggests, checks their entire truck. However, CFTS, …
Read More »Rise in Mobile Plant could pose compliance risk, warns Bureau Veritas
Following significant growth in the use of Mobile Plant equipment in the UK, Bureau Veritas is warning firms to be vigilant when it comes to achieving compliance. It comes as the UK Mobile Elevated Working Platform (MEWP) rental market increased by 4% year-on-year, with demand outstripping the rest of Europe …
Read More »Customers to demand a Thorough Examination
Customers have been advised by CFTS of their right to choose when it comes to ensuring their equipment complies with inspection legislation. CFTS — the body behind a UK national standard for the Thorough Examination of lift trucks — is urging owners and operators of forklifts to check that their …
Read More »CFTS: lift truck safety inspections “need same clarity as HGVs”
Logistics managers are being urged to seek absolute clarity over forklift Thorough Examinations, after it was revealed lift trucks are involved in 50% more serious accidents than HGVs. Although forklift trucks are not subject to an MOT, as HGVs are, they do require a Thorough Examination under both LOLER and …
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