Thorough Examination
When you operate a Forklift Truck, or any lifting equipment, you have legal duties and obligations surrounding lifting operations and equipment. This is covered in The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 and The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. Leicester Forklifts are CFTS Accredited to carry out a Thorough Examination.Are you Operating Safely?
When you operate a Forklift Truck, or any lifting equipment, you have legal duties and obligations surrounding lifting operations and equipment. This is covered in The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 and The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
Under current legislation, you are responsible for ensuring that any fork lift truck you use meets the legal safety requirement of a Thorough Examination.?As you may be aware, Thorough Examination is, in many ways, the materials handling equivalent of your car?s MOT inspection ? but is much more rigorous. It is a legal requirement that applies to every fork lift truck ? including trucks that are just one year old. Importantly, as an owner or user, you are responsible.
Leicester Forklifts are fully independent, and qualified to conduct a Thorough Investigation. ?You are therefore assured of an accurate and truthful report on the condition of your truck at the time of Examination. ?We will also ensure that you are fully compliant with the Law.
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

What happens if I do not comply?
- ?You could risk of prosecution by the HSE.
- You could invalidate your insurance.
- Or much worse in the case of a serious accident arising from faulty equipment.
A Thorough Examinations is a statutory requirement and can only be carried out by a competent person. An important consideration is that person should not normally service or maintain the equipment being Examined. The aim of the Thorough Examination is to give a true and accurate description of any repairs, adjustments or replacements required on your forklift. It should also consider the timescales for the completion of the work or if necessary remove the equipment from service until it has been made safe.
Leicester Forklifts are CFTS Accredited
Leicester Forklifts are fully independent, and qualified to conduct a Thorough Investigation. You are therefore assured of an accurate and truthful report on the condition of your truck at the time of Examination. We will ensure that you are fully compliant with the Law.