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: Agricultural Inspections & LAMMA 2025
Our first episode tackles safety in the agricultural sector, with insights from CFTS members, manufacturers, and technical experts on the challenges and misconceptions surrounding lifting equipment inspections.
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
If you would like to read transcripts of the episodes:
