Short term hire: Short term risk?

Shaun Prendergast, CFTS Technical Manager North, explains: “Under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), the employer of a fork lift truck operator has a duty of care to make sure that a fork lift truck is safe to use.

“The Report of Thorough Examination confirms this. Indeed, LOLER demands that a report of Thorough Examination should be included with your documentation when you hire a truck… even it’s just for one day. Without this, you can’t be absolutely certain you’re operating safely and legally… As an employer, you need to be absolutely sure that it’s up to the job. So never take chances. Always ask for a copy of the report – in either electric or paper form – to be included with your truck’s paperwork.”