Thorough Examination - A guide from CFTS Thorough Examination
  • ABOUT THOROUGH EXAMINATION
    • WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY?
    • KEY LEGISLATION
    • WATCH VIDEO
    • WHAT DOES IT COVER?
    • HALF MEASURES
  • CFTS : THE INDUSTRY STANDARD
    • THE CFTS MARK
    • QUALITY ASSURANCE
    • BITA AND THE FLTA
    • WHAT DOES IT COVER?
    • IN THE NEWS
  • WHEN'S YOUR EXAMINATION DUE?
  • FIND AN ACCREDITED EXAMINER
    • FIND COMPANIES NEAR YOU
    • A-Z LIST OF COMPANIES
    • FIND A COMPANY IN EIRE
    • NATIONWIDE COMPANIES
  • FAQ
  • ACHIEVING CFTS ACCREDITATION
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Don't accept half measures...

Thorough Examination is a vital safety inspection. So why do most only check half the truck?

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Under UK law, every fork lift truck must have a valid Thorough Examination certificate. CFTS sets the national standard for this vital, regular inspection.
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Your legal responsibility

Are you compliant with the law?
See the rules, and read some common myths here.

What should it cover?

Not every Examination is Thorough. Our interactive guide shows what must be checked, and why.

When's my examination due?

Some trucks need examination more often than others. Use our calculator for an online guide.

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How Thorough is your examination?

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Could you be left exposed?

Your Examination might not be Thorough at all.
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THOROUGH EXAMINATION NEWS

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  • HSE fines company for poorly maintained forklift

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