Hannaman Material Handling offers several forklift servicing maintenance packages designed to ensure your equipment operates to peak efficiencies and reliability and meets the standard required by Thorough Examination.
All our forklift servicing and maintenance packages include Thorough Examination, as we believe safety is paramount to everything we do. Hannaman Material Handling is a CFTS (Consolidated Fork Truck Services) accredited examiner for Thorough Examination.
WE PROVIDE EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS
We ensure that we offer a complete “one stop” solution to forklift servicing needs. By working in partnership with our customers we can conduct a no obligation free on-site survey which will look at the business requirements, workforce applications, existing equipment and available floor space including height capacities. If you wish to book one of these surveys just get in touch with our servicing team by contacting us here.
Our experience has taught us that no matter how similar, how simple or how sophisticated business operations might be, no two companies are the same. Our objective therefore is to develop long-term partnerships with our customers and suppliers so that we are always available to provide effective solutions and guidance enabling businesses to have peace of mind knowing that no problem is too difficult when it comes to Material Handling.
LOLER ENFORCED SINCE 1988
LOLER regulations came into force in 1998 from the Health and Safety Commission. The Regulations place duties on people and companies who own, operate or have control over lifting equipment. They state that all lifting equipment MUST be examined:
PUWER ENFORCED SINCE 1988
In addition to LOLER, PUWER has also been in force since 1998. The PUWER regulations place duties on people and companies who own, operate or have control over work equipment. They state that the equipment provided for use at work is:
• Suitable for intended use
• Safe for use, maintained in a safe condition and inspected to ensure it is correctly installed and does not subsequently deteriorate
• Used only by people who have received adequate information, instruction and training
• Accompanied by suitable Health and Safety measures, such as protective devices and controls. These will normally include emergency stop devices, adequate means of isolation from sources of energy, clearly visible markings and warning devices
SEE OUR FAQ’S
Yes. It is required under two pieces of Health and Safety legislation:
LOLER 98 (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) – which covers lifting components.
PUWER 98 (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) – which deals with all other safety-related items, such as brakes, steering and tyres.
Importantly, however, the new accredited scheme for Thorough Examination does more than just meet the minimum legal requirements.
No. Only accredited companies are entitled to use the CFTS certification. They gain the right to do so by establishing their competence and committing themselves to following all of the approved processes. They must be open to independent assessment and to a complaints procedure. The strict standards ensured by the CFTS scheme only apply to Thorough Examinations conducted by these accredited companies.
No. Insurance companies have no legal right to insist that their own inspectors carry out your Thorough Examinations. You are perfectly at liberty to make your own arrangement.
Unlike a car, a fork lift truck cannot easily be taken to a testing centre. The inspector must come to the fork lift truck. The distance and time involved in travelling, which will vary between inspections, must be reflected in the price.
The time taken for the inspection will depend upon the type of equipment being examined. Materials handling equipment is much more diverse in its construction and use than cars, so it’s impossible to standardise on the time taken for an examination.
Again, this affects the cost to the examining company and hence the cost to the customer.
At least every 12 months. Depending on the application, the intensity of use and the nature of any attachments, the regulations may require this interval to be reduced to 6 or even 4 months. The person carrying out the Thorough Examination – the ‘Competent Person’ – will be able to determine the appropriate interval.
The same person should also be consulted for advice on whether planned changes to the truck’s operation or configuration will alter this interval.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS THINK
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Hannamans have worked closely with me to look at ways of improving safety on site. When we received the new fleet of Forklift trucks they kindly provided us with safety check books for each truck to get us started and to encourage the drivers to care about their safety and to help look after the equipment they have been provided. The Hannaman team are very helpful and easy to work with. They are quick responding and provide an excellent service, I would highly recommend using them.
Ash Manor Cheese,
Customer Service Manager (Wrexham)
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I just wanted to say thank you for a great service! You really went out of your way for what was a very small job, I appreciate that. The job went really well thanks to your efforts. Please can you pass this on to your team who were all very efficient and a pleasure to deal with? It is so rare these days that companies put themselves out to help and then get it right first time on time, I felt I needed to let you know.
David Hughes
Managing Director
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I had to drop you an e-mail after taking delivery of the new truck, what a fantastic piece of kit that is! I’m happy we went with the upgrade on the cab controlled fork positioners, but all of the factory extras such as the fully enclosed cab, front and rear wipers, scales and dual speed mode were a very pleasant surprise for the FLT drivers, I can’t get them out of it! So once again Hannaman have given us what we required and surpassed our expectations. Many thanks for your help and invaluable advice.
Ian Mcgillivray
Operations Manager
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Calbee initially approached Hannaman’s requiring racking, industrial floor care and forklifts. Hannamans supplied the short-term rental of a number of forklifts e and whilst some elements of the installation were quite complex, Hannamans always came up with the right solutions. We have continued to place orders for further equipment which included pallet trucks and access platforms. We are delighted to have worked with them and I would fully recommend Hannaman Material Handling to any other prospective business.
Simon Loftus
Project Engineering Manager
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Hannamans were able to suggest a number of options one of which included a system of racking and storage shelving incorporating a “man up” turret forklift truck, a system that fully suited our operations and storage needs. On placing the order Hannamans provided us with a temporary loan of an articulated forklift which enabled us to relocate parts of our stock into the new racking allowing us space to move in other areas whilst refurbishment was going on in other parts of the warehouse. I would fully recommend Hannaman Material Handling.
Andy Conroy
Production Manager
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Farrall’s have used Hannaman for almost 10 years and always had exceptional service. They have provided a variety of MHE over the years and would highly recommend them. Steve and his team work closely with us to ensure the best solution for our operational requirements.
Matthew Farrall
Managing Director
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