The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), the trade body representing all aspects of the UK’s material handling industry, has highlighted the importance of proper forklift maintenance and safety procedures following a fatal industrial accident. The warning comes after the Health & Safety Executive successfully prosecuted the owners of a fencing …
Read More »CFTS members strike a chord with the industry way of doing things
When members were telling CFTS that the administrative burden from Thorough Examinations was affecting business, that so many dealers didn’t have the extra manpower needed to manage the complex paper trail, engineers were late to jobs, paperwork took too long to process and safety work got delayed, they decided to …
Read More »Stay Safe with Toyota – Thorough Examinations
Have you checked that your trucks Thorough Examinations are current? We’re all focused on safety right now and gloves, masks and sanitiser are the essentials that everyone is thinking about. But, remember the importance of Thorough Examinations as part of your approach to health and safety. It’s important to be …
Read More »BITA updates Covid-19 safety protocols
The British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) – the UK trade association for manufacturers and suppliers of forklift trucks and associated components and services – has received key Government recognition for its innovative action in helping to ensure the materials handling industry remains safe and fully operational during the Covid-19 pandemic. …
Read More »Don’t risk forklift downtime
CFTS highlights the importance of getting repairs done quickly Companies could be wasting valuable production time due to forklifts being out of action following a Thorough Examination. Many inspection providers will perform a Thorough Examination but are not equipped to make repairs on-site should faults be found. Instead, the company …
Read More »CFTS explains why employers should demand to see a Thorough Examination Report
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 …
Read More »Thorough Examination: Whose responsibility is it?
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 »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 »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, …
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