Toyota Material Handling UK is launching a new campaign focused on helping customers understand Thorough Examination.

A Thorough Examination is a legal requirement for fork lift trucks and lifting equipment but many customers are unsure what a Thorough Examination entails and who is responsible for making sure equipment meets legislation. 

Thorough Examination is a clear, definitive procedure which ensures consistent, high national standards for safe, genuine and regular examinations of fork lift trucks in line with PUWER and LOLER regulations. The national accreditation scheme for Thorough Examination is the CFTS (Consolidated Fork Truck Services) that is responsible for administering national accreditation to companies carrying out Thorough Examinations.

Phill Bird, After Sales Director at Toyota Material Handling UK commented: "Like an MOT for a car a Thorough Examination is a legal requirement for lifting equipment, unfortunately confusion arises when customers believe a Thorough Examination is part of a standard service and are not clear on the benefits of a Thorough Examination carried out by a CFTS accredited company".