Lift Truck Thorough Examinations and Audits

Accredited by UKAS, FTA's Lift Truck Thorough Examinations report on the visual, operational and mechanical condition of your lift trucks and associated equipment. FTA's Lift Truck Audits provide accurate management information enabling you to identify strengths and weaknesses within your fleet and verify that your inspection and maintenance providers are operating correctly.

You will benefit from

  • peace of mind that you have a robust operation and maintenance arrangements in place
  • compliance with your legal obligations through regular checks
  • reduced maintenance costs through correct wear and tear evaluation
  • confidence that your maintenance providers are providing value for money
  • clear concise computer printed report, listing any defects and providing advice on the severity of these defects
  • advice and guidance on future maintenance issues and reducing future wear and tear

What does a typical examination cover?

  • Full visual, operational and mechanical examination of the equipment, including the following:
    • mast, hydraulics, chains and ancillaries
    • braking system and steering gear
    • chassis frame, counter weights, body floor plates and safety frame
    • power units, fuel, cooling and exhaust systems
    • clutch, gearbox and transmission
    • axles, wheels and tyres

What can a lift truck audit cover?

  • A comprehensive examination of lift trucks and associated equipment as per the examination above
  • Full, concise and detailed reports regarding defects and the severity of these defects
  • Accurate and useful management reports regarding recurring defects, maintenance trends and performance levels
  • Performance comparisons by vehicle manufacturer or individual depots
  • A comparison of your fleet against established industry benchmarks

Sample Lift Truck Inspection Report

As part of a Lift Truck Thorough Examination or Audit you will receive a comprehensive computer printed report. Please download the sample Lift Truck Inspection Report for further details .

"FTA's Lift Truck Service has highlighted issues that would have otherwise gone unnoticed until the next Loler inspections. The efficient nature in which we operate our warehouses does mean there is little margin for error. Such a service has without a doubt saved us unexpected cost in downtime and assured us that our fleets of fork lift trucks are reliable and safe for our employees."

Peter Mann
General Manager Transport
DSG International plc

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