newsForklift inspections advised as heatwaves bring new fire, breakdown and safety risks
THE UK’S record-breaking summer has dramatically increased the risk of fires, breakdowns, and accidents caused by faulty materials handling equipment.
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articleRiverford doubles throughput with new packing machines
Riverford has increased packing speeds, reduced downtime and cut material use after installing new GIC VFFS machines, supporting its move to fully compostable paper packaging
newsThe hidden costs of skipping machinery inspections that could total thousands
THE BODY behind the UK’s independent LOLER and PUWER Thorough Examination standard has warned that the hidden costs of skipping legally required inspections are more significant than thought by owners of workplace machinery.
newsEnginuity Skills Awards partner with BBC star and Babcock
THE ENGINUITY Skills Awards 2026, the ‘Oscars of Skills’, has partnered with Babcock, marking a significant step forward in the shared mission to tackle the skills gap across the UK’s engineering and manufacturing sector.
newsBig Bear boosts green credentials with environmental accreditation first
ONE OF the UK’s leading vacuum forming and compression moulding specialists has reinforced its sustainable manufacturing credentials by securing a ‘quality’ first.
newsAccrediting body warns that managers are underestimating inspection schedules
CFTS, THE national standard for Thorough Examinations, has issued a warning that workplace equipment may require extra inspections due to ‘exceptional circumstances’ to fully comply with LOLER 98.
newsUKMHA and CFTS open central UK hub
THE UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) and CFTS, the industry standard body for Thorough Examinations have announced plans to open a new, purpose-built headquarters and training centre in Kibworth, Leicestershire.
newsTrust, compliance, and awareness: Insights from IMHX underline the importance of CFTS accreditation
VISITORS TO the CFTS stand at IMHX 2025 offered their views on equipment inspections, accreditation, and industry challenges
newsWorld leader in material handling takes fresh approach to competent person training
WITH A network of more than 1,000 employees in the UK alone, Toyota Material Handling is widely recognised as a world leader in its field.
newsMHE Incident Reporting Portal: Turning accidents into insights
CFTS WELCOMES the introduction of the new UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) Incident Reporting Tool.
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