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FORKLIFT USERS NOT SURE OF REQUIREMENTS
October 1st 2005

Industry fears over continuing ignorance of Thorough Examination among forklift users have been reinforced by the results of a Fork Lift Truck Association awareness survey.

Little more than half (56%) said they knew what Thorough Examination was, despite the fact that it has been a legal requirement since 1998. Fewer still recognised that the procedure was a legal requirement rather than a voluntary safeguard.

More worrying was the widespread - and erroneous - belief that it was a normal part of routine maintenance. Just 13% knew that it was not normally covered within those processes.

To help those who are unsure of their responsibilities, the FLTA and BITA, working together as Consolidated Fork Truck Services have set up an accredited scheme for Thorough Examination, in consultation with the HSE.

www.thoroughexamination .org has further details.

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