Thorough Examination of industrial lift trucks is required under Health and Safety Law; LOLER 1998, which covers lifting regulations, and PUWER 1998, which deals with all other safety-related items, such as brakes, steering and tyres. Your regular inspections as part of a preventive maintenance scheme or scheduled service are not a Thorough Examination. For more information see Thorough examination of lifting equipment - INDG422.
