productTime to examine the examiners?
THOROUGH EXAMINATION accrediting body CFTS is advising equipment owners to check not only who’s doing the assessment, but also the kit they’re using.
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productDon’t miss critical equipment checks, warns CFTS
MANY WORK equipment owners and users are at risk of falling foul of the law by not ensuring trucks are inspected under PUWER, says CFTS — the industry’s accrediting body for Thorough Examinations.
productFatal telehandler accident exposes management failings
REACH FORKLIFT truck owner did not carry out adequate maintenance or regular thorough examinations, leading to a fatal accident.
newsLives at risk due to lack of first aiders
ST JOHN Ambulance warns lives could be lost at work due to a lack of trained first aiders on site – as research reveals half of employees now permanently enjoy flexible home and office working.
newsCouncil fined following employee’s fatal accident
LIMERICK CITY and County Council has been fined €75,000 following the fatal accident of an employee.
newsIOSH poll reveals causes of workplace stress
TO COINCIDE with International Stress Awareness Week 2021 (1-5 November), IOSH asked its website visitors and Instagram followers: “What do you see as the ONE main cause of stress in the workplace?”
newsUnregistered gas fitter sentenced for illegal work
A SELF-employed gas fitter from Burnley has received a 15-month community order after carrying out gas work without being Gas Safe registered.
productChanges to guidance on Thorough Examinations
CHANGES HAVE been made to the materials handling industry official guidance notes on how to comply with the legal obligations for Thorough Examinations.
productCFTS supports National Forklift Safety Day
NATIONAL FORKLIFT Safety Day took place on the 8 June and the materials handling industry was encouraged to get involved, share guidance and take action to make sites safer.
productOn-site repairs
CFTS UNDERSTANDS that time is valuable and its accredited engineers are trained and equipped to remedy faults on site, helping minimise downtime.
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