We can obtain Thorough Examination outside the CFTS scheme. Why should we switch to a CFTS accredited company?
The CFTS partners have worked together closely to set up a national scheme which delivers all of the safety objectives of Thorough Examination. It also covers additional inspections across areas known to be necessary for safe operation. Few outside the industry can claim such authority and familiarity with the examination procedure and commitment to its aims. No other scheme has the full backing of the relevant industry trade associations. Accredited fork lift truck engineers will have the in-depth knowledge to identify and categorise defects more clearly than examiners from a broader background. Their training as Competent Persons includes a demanding course on Thorough Examination and they must meet nationally agreed criteria in this role. Correspondingly high levels of training and experience are also required of their managers. Crucially, companies conducting Thorough Examinations under the CFTS scheme will have been obliged to sign up to every aspect of the Procedural Code. There
