Thorough Examination is the name given to the mandatory inspection required by law to ensure that material handling equipment is in safe working order.
Lifting equipment must receive a Thorough Examination at least once a year and inspections can only be undertaken by a Competent Person. CFTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the UKMHA that provides accreditation to demonstrate competence. CFTS accreditation shows that you’ve signed up to the industry’s highest standard with a professional code of practice.
To ensure professional standards are maintained and to offer MHE operators complete peace of mind, CFTS-approved engineers cover both the Thorough Examination requirement of LOLER and the Safety Inspection requirement of PUWER.
The CFTS mark is a guarantee that a truck has been examined properly and that key components such as brakes and steering have all been checked along with the lifting mechanism.
CFTS Training courses are delivered in a wide range of regional locations:
Co. Louth, A92 A59E
23rd or 24th September 2025
24th November 2025 (Lifting Accessories Course)
Glasgow, G53 7RQ
14th, 15th or 16th October 2025
16th October 2025 (Lifting Accessories Course)
Aldridge, WS9 8ER
21st, 22nd or 23rd October 2025
Co. Antrim, BT36 4WW
29th or 30th October 2025
Hereford, HR2 6LA
18th, 19th or 20th November 2025
Leeds, LS12 5JB
9th, 10th, 11th or 12th December 2025
9th December 2025 (Scheme Manager Course)
11th & 12th December 2025 (Lifting Accessories Course)
To secure a place on one of these courses, please head to the CFTS website and follow the booking instructions: https://www.thoroughexamination.org/achieving-cfts-accreditation/training
If you have any queries, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01344 623 800