CFTS

Thorough Examinations

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Safety, compliance, and best practices for Thorough Examination — this is Thorough Examinations , the official podcast from CFTS. Each episode, we dive into the world of inspections for forklift trucks, telehandlers, tractors, and other lifting equipment, exploring the latest industry developments, common misconceptions, and real-world safety challenges across agriculture, construction, and materials handling. Join CFTS experts, technical managers, and industry professionals as we break down what businesses need to know about LOLER, PUWER, and the importance of a proper Thorough Examination. W...

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Defect Reporting - Champion Forklifts' Derek Martin interview 14.05.2026 10:36

In this episode, CFTS Technical Manager Simon Gribble talks to CFTS member Derek Martin of Champion Forklifts about the legal responsibilities of reporting serious defects found during a thorough examination. Topic: Forklift safety, Thorough Examination, and reporting serious defects to the relevant authorities. Find out more about CFTS and the Thorough Examination standard at https://www.thorough...

Defect Reporting - UKMHA's David Goss interview 18.03.2026 24:50

In this episode, CFTS Technical Manager Simon Gribble talks to UKMHA Technical Director David Goss about the legal responsibilities of reporting serious defects found during a thorough examination. Topic: Forklift safety, Thorough Examination, and reporting serious defects to the relevant authorities. Find out more about CFTS and the Thorough Examination standard at https://www.thoroughexamination...

Defect Reporting 07.01.2026 35:02

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. Topic: Forklift safety, Thorough Examination, and reporting serious defects to the relevant authorities. Find out more about CFTS and the Thorough Examination standard at https://w...

IMHX 2025 08.10.2025 39:37

At IMHX 2025, the CFTS team joined forces with leading industry voices to explore one vital question: what happens when safety standards slip? This episode features insight from Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy , Logistics Business editor Peter MacLeod , and CFTS Technical Managers Matthew Kennedy , Adrian White , and Simon Gribble . We also take you inside the UKMHA Mock Trial — a live courtr...

LAMMA and Agriculture 26.03.2025 31:50

In this first episode of Thorough Examinations , CFTS Technical Managers Adrian and Simon sit down in the studio to discuss the team’s recent visit to LAMMA 2025, the UK’s leading agricultural machinery event. They reflect on key takeaways from the show, the importance of Thorough Examination for agricultural lifting equipment, and common misconceptions about LOLER and PUWER compliance in the indu...