Thorough Examinations
At Budget Forktrucks, we fully support the importance of regulatory compliance and provide fully certified Thorough Examinations as a core part of our forklift truck servicing and maintenance package. Our skilled team of forklift truck service engineers ensures your material handling equipment is safe to use and meets all legal safety standards, giving you peace of mind and helping to keep your operations running smoothly and safely.
What are Thorough Examinations?
A Thorough Examination is much like an MOT for your car – and just like an MOT, it is legally required if you own, lease, or hire a forklift truck. Employers and equipment operators are legally responsible for ensuring these examinations are carried out at defined intervals by a qualified assessor.
- Forklift Trucks
- Warehouse Equipment
- Telehandlers
- Scissor Lift Access Platforms
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The Thorough Examination Standard
In 2004, Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS) developed a comprehensive standard for performing a ‘Thorough Examination’ that exceeded all previous regulatory checks. The Thorough Examination covers all critical components of a forklift truck, including the chassis, steering system, tyres, brakes, and more – delivering a complete operational safety assessment across your entire forklift fleet.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – the UK’s official regulator for workplace health and safety – approved the Thorough Examination inspection as exceeded the legal requirements specified within both LOLER and PUWER.
Thorough Examinations – Governed by LOLER and PUWER
- LOLER focuses on lifting components such as the mast, hydraulics, chains, and forks.
- PUWER covers non-lifting components, including brakes, steering, tyres, lights, and seat restraints – ensuring the forklift is safe and fully functional.
How Often do Forklift Trucks need a Thorough Examination?
A Thorough Examination must be carried out at least once every 12 months. However, the frequency can vary depending on the type of equipment, its application, and the intensity of use. In more demanding environments, inspections may be legally required every 6 or even 4 months.
Choose Budget for Thorough Examinations
With over 44 years of experience, Budget Forktrucks provide legally compliant Thorough Examinations as a core part of our forklift truck servicing offer. Phone one of our experts today on 0118 970 7260 to arrange a Thorough Examination on your materials handling equipment. Your success is our success.
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