newsCFTS expands technical support
CFTS, THE body behind a national standard for the Thorough Examination of lift trucks, has announced the appointment of Simon Gribble as its new technical manager for the Central region.
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newsAccidents happen but what should follow?
CFTS EXPLAINS why a LOLER/PUWER inspection may be necessary following a forklift impact
newsHow ‘Thorough’ is your farm machinery inspection?
IF YOUR farm uses lifting equipment, as the owner/employer you’re legally required to arrange a LOLER inspection at least once a year to ensure the lifting components (forks, boom, mast, chains etc) are safe and fit for purpose. But it doesn’t end there.
newsWhat happens in an HSE inspection and what sounds alarm bells?
A SYSTEMATIC and detailed examination of lifting equipment, otherwise known as a Thorough Examination, has been identified as a key indicator of a company’s overall approach to health and safety.
newsWho’s the most important person when it comes to a Thorough Examination?
IT’S YOU as the employer and/or owner of the equipment. Why? Because the legal responsibility for ensuring the Thorough Examination (LOLER & PUWER) has been correctly carried out lies with the duty holder and not with the inspector.
newsNational Forklift Safety Day wins support of leading accrediting body
ENSURING EQUIPMENT is fit for purpose is a crucial part of site safety CFTS, the UK’s foremost accrediting body for Thorough Examination of forklift and warehouse trucks, is throwing its full support behind this year’s National Forklift Safety Day, scheduled for 13 June 2023.
newsCircumstances requiring an extra Thorough Examination
IT’S FAIR to say that most managers responsible for materials handling operations are aware of the need for routine inspections (Thorough Examinations) to ensure their equipment is safe to operate and fit for purpose.
articleAre you sitting safely?
HOW’S THIS for a simple yet game-changing New Year’s Resolution: check whether the provider responsible for the Thorough Examination (LOLER) for your forklift or warehouse trucks includes inspecting the operator’s seat.
articleEasy ways to improve your environmental impact
Reducing the environmental impact in an industrial setting can feel like a challenging task, but there are many areas of the business where you can make a difference and your choice of cleaning wipes is one, often overlooked, area, says Günes Yenen
news‘Tis the season to check your MHE
“We are heading into the perfect time of year to make sure essential equipment is not only safe but is in good working order, ready for when things get much busier,” said Geoff Martin, chairman of Thorough Examination accrediting body CFTS.
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