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poor lift truck inspections pose risk to life
CFTS have issued a warning stating that poor forklift truck thorough examinations could be a risk to life and must be completed by qualified engineers.
Lift truck operators could be at risk of accidents if vehicles are not inspected properly says CFTS, the body behind the national standard for Thorough Examinations.
"Many within the materials handling, construction and agriculture industries will be familiar with LOLER, which legally requires lifting mechanisms to be inspected,” says CFTS chairman Geoff Martin.
“But this is only half the job. Under PUWER, you are duty bound to ensure that safety-critical parts such as brakes and steering are also in safe working order. Heavy-duty use leads to wear and tear on parts that could be pushed to breaking point. Letting things go unchecked may result in an accident that has life-changing effects on your staff and your business.”
“Unfortunately, some inspections are carried out by individuals with only basic skills who may rush the assessment. At CFTS we believe that Thorough Examinations are not just box-ticking exercises, which is why every single one of our accredited examiners across the UK is a professional lift truck engineer with years of experience.
Our engineers take the time to examine the condition of the truck in its entirety, giving owners complete assurance that equipment is safe to use. With a CFTS Thorough Examination, there are no half measures."
The CFTS Thorough Examination standard uniquely covers all criteria under LOLER and PUWER, and includes a 34-point inspection of forklift attachments. It is also the only inspection to be governed by leading industry bodies BITA and the FLTA, as well as the HSE.
All CFTS-accredited engineers are trained to the highest standard and operate under a Quality Assurance Code.
“The law states that Thorough Examinations must be carried out by a qualified Competent Person,” adds Geoff Martin. “This is especially important when it comes to inspecting complex machinery such as telescopic handlers and rough terrain vehicles. Disclaimer. The legislative information contained on this web site is my interpretation of the law based on many years in the health and safety business. A definitive interpretation can only be given by the courts. I will therefore not be held responsible for any accident/incident/prosecution arising as a consequence of anyone using any information obtained from this web site.