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:
Aldridge, WS9 8ER
14th, 15th or 16th April 2026 (16th Lifting Accessories)
Leeds, LS12 5JB
14th April 2026 (Fully Booked)
Stonehaven, AB39 2NH
28th or 29th April 2026 (Fully Booked)
Northwich, CW9 6DA
19th, 20th or 21st May 2026 (21st Thorough Examination Compliance)
Glasgow, G53 7RQ
16th, 17th or 18th June 2026 (17th Lifting Accessories / 18th Thorough Examination Compliance)
Kibworth, LE8 0RX
23rd, 24th or 25th June 2026 (25th Lifting Accessories)
Exeter, EX5 1FG
7th, 8th or 9th July 2026 (9th Lifting Accessories)
Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AX
21st July 2026
Chatham, ME5 8RZ
4th, 5th or 6th August 2026
Leeds, LS12 5JB
18th, 19th or 20th August 2026 (20th Lifting Accessories)
Reading, RG7 1PJ
1st, 2nd or 3rd September 2026
Belfast, BT4 1HS
15th or 16th September 2026 (Fully Booked)
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