November 11, 2022
Geoff Martin, CFTS Chairman is urging companies to reevaluate how long it takes to carry out safety checks on workplace transport suggesting 45 minutes as a minimum. Read More
July 6, 2022
CFTS issues reminder to businesses about the importance of regular checks for all warehouse equipment. Read More
December 14, 2021
Employers purchasing a used truck are being urged to check that equipment has a valid Thorough Examination Report or otherwise risk serious accidents. Read More
June 7, 2021
Tuesday 8 June 2021 is National Forklift Safety Day, and the materials handling industry is once again being encouraged to get involved, share guidance and take action to make sites safer. Read More
August 19, 2020
Is your site damaging your equipment? CFTS warns that work equipment used for heavy-duty operations may require more frequent Thorough Examinations than owners think. Read More
July 8, 2020
Thorough Examinations should be completed by qualified engineers, says CFTS — the body behind the national standard. Read More
June 29, 2020
Material handling equipment provider Mentor offers some simple steps to getting operators and equipment safely back up and running, as lockdown eases. Read More
February 5, 2020
Companies purchasing or hiring used forklift trucks are being urged to make sure that they see a valid Thorough Examination Report for every machine they bring on site, says the body behind the UK national standard. Read More