Thorough Examinations — The CFTS Podcast
Your essential guide to safety and compliance in lifting operations
The Thorough Examinations podcast is your go-to source for expert insights into lifting equipment inspections, compliance, and industry best practice. Whether you're in materials handling, construction, or agriculture, we break down what you need to know to stay safe, legal, and ahead of industry changes.
What to expect
- In-depth discussions on Thorough Examination standards
- Expert interviews with CFTS Technical Managers and industry professionals
- Real-world insights from businesses using lifting equipment
- Practical advice to help you meet LOLER and PUWER regulations
Latest episode: IMHX 2025
At IMHX 2025, the CFTS team joined forces with leading industry voices to explore one vital question: what happens when safety standards slip?
This episode features insight from Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy, Logistics Business editor Peter MacLeod, and CFTS Technical Managers Matthew Kennedy, Adrian White, and Simon Gribble.
We also take you inside the UKMHA Mock Trial — a live courtroom experience that puts workplace safety under the microscope — with expert commentary from Marta Tomlinson (Kennedys), Stuart Taylor (Mentor Training), and David Goss (UKMHA). It’s a revealing look at responsibility, compliance, and the real-world impact of forklift accidents.
How to listen
The Thorough Examinations podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and most other places you'd expect to find podcasts.
You can also add this RSS feed to your podcast player of choice: https://media.rss.com/thorough-examinations/feed.xml
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Episode transcripts
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