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Companies purchasing or hiring used forklift trucks are being urged to make sure that they see a valid Thorough Examination Report for every machine they bring on site. “Any piece of materials handling equipment must be fit for purpose and not pose a risk to health and safety,” said Geoff …

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 …

…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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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, …

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 …

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 …