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.
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.
Why Choose Budget for Thorough Examinations?
With over 44 years of experience, Budget Forktrucks provide expert forklift truck servicing and maintenance, repairs and genuine spare parts, to keep your forklifts operating at peak performance. Phone one of our experts today on 0118 970 7260 for trusted advice on the maintenance, repairs and parts you need to keep your forklift trucks operating at peak performance. Your success is our success.
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