How does the Thorough Examination scheme offered by CFTS differ from other schemes?
First of all, it should be recognised that only people and organisations with close involvement in working with fork lifts can claim the necessary intimate knowledge to deliver Thorough Examination effectively. The new system was developed to offer a single definitive process – and resulting quality mark – that had the backing of the two industry trade organisations dedicated to setting and raising standards in the fork lift truck industry. Importantly, it was developed in full co-operation with the Health and Safety Executive. Drawing together the relevant requirements from the extensive and complex LOLER 98 and PUWER 98 legislation, and interpreting them precisely in relation to fork trucks, was a major undertaking for the FLTA and BITA. It took some 18 months of hard effort – individually and in partnership – to achieve the desired result. HSE was involved throughout this process.
