Thorough Examinations — The CFTS Podcast

Your essential guide to safety and compliance in lifting operations

The Thorough Examinations podcast is your go-to source for expert insights into lifting equipment inspections, compliance, and industry best practice. Whether you're in materials handling, construction, or agriculture, we break down what you need to know to stay safe, legal, and ahead of industry changes.

What to expect

  • In-depth discussions on Thorough Examination standards
  • Expert interviews with CFTS Technical Managers and industry professionals
  • Real-world insights from businesses using lifting equipment
  • Practical advice to help you meet LOLER and PUWER regulations

Latest episode: Defect Reporting

In this episode, CFTS Technical Managers Simon Gribble, Matthew Kennedy, and Adrian White discuss the importance of reporting serious defects found during an inspection, and why some people might be reluctant to report.

How to listen

The Thorough Examinations podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and most other places you'd expect to find podcasts.

You can also add this RSS feed to your podcast player of choice: https://media.rss.com/thorough-examinations/feed.xml 

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Episode transcripts

If you would like to read transcripts of the episodes:

Episode One - Agriculture & Lamma 2025

Episode Two - IMHX 2025