productCFTS IS asking employers to think about how long each Thorough Examination of their lifting equipment is taking – and to question whether the inspections are thorough enough to assure legal compliance and truck safety.
newsCFTS WILL share its latest developments with both end-users of lifting equipment and members of the trade at IMHX 2022 this September.
news“POORLY MAINTAINED MHE has the potential to cause serious injury, so when it comes to the Thorough Examination of that equipment, you can’t just take the word of someone who says they know what they’re doing,” says CFTS chairman Geoff Martin
articleCFTS HAS reminded companies about the importance of ensuring that warehouse equipment continues to meet required safety standards.
articleTHOROUGH EXAMINATION accrediting body CFTS is advising equipment owners to check not only who’s doing the assessment, but also the kit they’re using.
newsCONSOLIDATED FORK Truck Services (CFTS) has issued a warning to work equipment owners to remember their legal obligation to have trucks inspected under PUWER.
newsOWNERS AND users of work equipment have even greater access to Thorough Examination services following a rise in CFTS accreditations last year.
newsTHE OWNERS of a fencing company in Bristol have been fined £35,000 following a successful prosecution by the HSE. The case, which involved a telehandler, resulted in the death of an employee.
newsCONCERNS HAVE been raised by CFTS, industry accrediting body for Through Examination, regarding the testing of attachments on a wide range of forklift trucks and mobile plant.
productCHANGES HAVE been made to the materials handling industry official guidance notes on how to comply with legal obligations for Thorough Examinations.
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