A thorough Thorough Examination
standard
Having identified the issue early on, the
UK’s two leading authorities on lift truck
operations, BITA (British Industrial Truck
Association) and FLTA (Fork Lift Truck
Association) joined forces.
In 2004, they launched CFTS with a view
to establishing a scheme ensuring simple
‘one-stop’ compliance for any company
operating lift trucks.
After all, lift truck operations are
hazardous enough without worrying
about your Thorough Examination criteria,
too.
The CFTS quality-controlled standard
gives employers the confident and
comprehensive compliance they need.
Today, more than 400 accredited
companies – including major industry
players – adhere to our strict guidelines…
and for good reason.
Our Thorough Examination process
provides them with a robust examination
framework.
Importantly, it ensures the depth of
inspection necessary to ensure employers
are working safely and legally – wherever
they are in the UK.
The CFTS difference
A good example of CFTS’ approach can be
found in our chain inspection guidelines.
Chains perform such a key role in your
truck’s lifting mechanism and it is our
view that they should be treated as such.
For some examiners, however, this
‘testing’ is done visually.
While visual inspections are important
and have a place, it’s impossible to
accurately check for chain wear using the
naked eye.
This is why competent persons employed
by our accredited companies measure
wear using a gauge designed specifically
for this purpose.
And, just like a CFTS Thorough
Examination itself, its precise (and
replicable) measurements ensure
operations are safe and compliant.
As well as videos and interactive guides,
employers can use the member finder to
locate their nearest accredited company.
Find out more
The CFTS website –
www.thoroughexamination.org –
offers further guidance on Thorough
Examination.
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