FOI Request - Reporting Serious Defects in Thorough Examinations

Request 101003755335

We are seeking information on the appropriate contact within your Local Authority for submitting Thorough Examination reports that identify serious defects in lifting equipment (forklifts, telehandlers, tractors, MEWPs etc.). In some cases, this responsibility falls under Environmental Health Officers, but we understand this may vary between authorities.

Please could you confirm:

1.  The department and/or role responsible for receiving reports of serious defects identified during Thorough Examinations of lifting equipment within your Local Authority.

2.  The preferred contact details (name, email address, phone number) for submitting such reports.

3.  If responsibility is shared across multiple departments, a brief outline of how cases are handled.

4.  A list of postcode districts covered by the responsible contact(s).