Thorough Examinations

Thorough Examinations

por CFTS
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Defect Reporting - Compass Lift Trucks' Carla Barnard interview
In this episode, CFTS Technical Manager Simon Gribble talks to CFTS member Carla Barnard of Compass Lift Trucks about the legal responsibilities of reporting serious defects found during a thorough examination under Regulation 10 of LOLEr 98. Topic: Forklift safety, Thorough Examination, and reporting serious defects to the relevant authorities, LOLER Regulation 10. Find out more about CFTS and the Thorough Examination standard at https://www.thoroughexamination.org Follow CFTS on social media for industry updates: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/cfts-ltd Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/CFTSThoroughExamination 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on lifting equipment safety, Thorough Examinations, and industry best practices! ====================================== "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Defect Reporting - Champion Forklifts' Derek Martin interview
In this episode, CFTS Technical Manager Simon Gribble talks to CFTS member Derek Martin of Champion Forklifts about the legal responsibilities of reporting serious defects found during a thorough examination. Topic: Forklift safety, Thorough Examination, and reporting serious defects to the relevant authorities. Find out more about CFTS and the Thorough Examination standard at https://www.thoroughexamination.org Follow CFTS on social media for industry updates: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/cfts-ltd Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/CFTSThoroughExamination 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on lifting equipment safety, Thorough Examinations, and industry best practices! ====================================== "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Defect Reporting - UKMHA's David Goss interview
In this episode, CFTS Technical Manager Simon Gribble talks to UKMHA Technical Director David Goss about the legal responsibilities of reporting serious defects found during a thorough examination. Topic: Forklift safety, Thorough Examination, and reporting serious defects to the relevant authorities. Find out more about CFTS and the Thorough Examination standard at https://www.thoroughexamination.org Follow CFTS on social media for industry updates: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/cfts-ltd Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/CFTSThoroughExamination
Defect Reporting
In this episode, CFTS Technical Managers Simon Gribble, Matthew Kennedy, and Adrian White discuss the importance of reporting serious defects found during an inspection, and why some people might be reluctant to report. Topic: Forklift safety, Thorough Examination, and reporting serious defects to the relevant authorities. Find out more about CFTS and the Thorough Examination standard at https://www.thoroughexamination.org Follow CFTS on social media for industry updates: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/cfts-ltd Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/CFTSThoroughExamination
IMHX 2025
At IMHX 2025, the CFTS team joined forces with leading industry voices to explore one vital question: what happens when safety standards slip? This episode features insight from Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy, Logistics Business editor Peter MacLeod, and CFTS Technical Managers Matthew Kennedy, Adrian White, and Simon Gribble. We also take you inside the UKMHA Mock Trial — a live courtroom experience that puts workplace safety under the microscope — with expert commentary from Marta Tomlinson (Kennedys), Stuart Taylor (Mentor Training), and David Goss (UKMHA). It’s a revealing look at responsibility, compliance, and the real-world impact of forklift accidents. (Recorded live at IMHX 2025, NEC Birmingham.) Find out more about CFTS and the Thorough Examination standard at https://www.thoroughexamination.org Follow us on social media: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/cfts-ltd Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/CFTSThoroughExamination YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbEuy22Ij17vXmZOLP02tew
LAMMA and Agriculture
In this first episode of Thorough Examinations, CFTS Technical Managers Adrian and Simon sit down in the studio to discuss the team’s recent visit to LAMMA 2025, the UK’s leading agricultural machinery event. They reflect on key takeaways from the show, the importance of Thorough Examination for agricultural lifting equipment, and common misconceptions about LOLER and PUWER compliance in the industry. The episode also features interviews from the LAMMA show floor, where CFTS members, industry professionals, and manufacturers share their thoughts on agricultural safety, inspection standards, and the challenges of ensuring compliance. Whether you’re an equipment operator, a dealer, or involved in safety inspections, this episode offers valuable insights into why Thorough Examination is crucial for keeping farm equipment safe and compliant. Listen now to hear: Key discussions on LOLER vs PUWER in agriculture Expert insights from Adrian and Simon on the future of inspections Voices from the industry — direct from LAMMA 2025 For more on the CFTS scheme or to become a member, visit: http://thoroughexamination.org "Newer Wave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/