28 June, 2023
Types of equipment to move heavy objects up stairs
If you are moving heavy items or bulky objects on a set of stairs, then there’s a range of lifting equipment to make the job easier. Having access to the right lifting...
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08 June, 2023
Choosing the right nursing or care home lifts
Care homes and nursing homes need to meet a range of standards when it comes to safety. Residents need to move safely or help to move safely around a building, and with...
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31 May, 2023
Guidance on manual handling at work
As an employer or business owner, you have a legal duty to provide a safe workplace. Part of this obligation is knowing the correct manual handling techniques and...
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02 May, 2023
Lift or elevator? The history and origin
The Cambridge English Dictionary definition of a lift (noun) is a device like a box that moves up and down, carrying people or goods from one floor of a building to...
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24 April, 2023
How to complete your manual handling risk assessment
A manual handling risk assessment is a document that details all the different types of manual handling tasks and the risks of injury that they could cause to your...
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18 April, 2023
A guide on lift removal and the process
What is lift removal? Lift removal is the process of removing an old or unnecessary lift from a building. This involves the dismantling and disposal of the lift and...
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17 March, 2023
Reducing manual handling risk in the catering industry
The hospitality business is being forced to work even harder due to rising energy costs and the need to pay more to recruit personnel. We outline how a service lift can...
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21 February, 2023
FAQs on elevator maintenance and repair
This blog answers the most important questions to help lift owners or 'duty holders' keep elevators under their care safe and running reliably.
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01 February, 2023
Avoiding the costs of manual handling risks with a lift
Did you know that every year more than a third of all over-3-day injuries reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) or local authorities are due to manual...
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31 January, 2023
Escalator history and its inventors
From idea to patent to prototype to a full working system, escalators illustrate a common human quest: to make life easier. Read more about escalator history and when...
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05 January, 2023
Types of lift interior refurbishment
For most lift users, it's the inside of the lift car they notice, as worn-out interiors can affect the perception of the lift and the building. We talk through some of...
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21 December, 2022
BREEAM for lifts, escalators & moving walkways
BREEAM UK New Construction Version 6.0 and Refurb & Fit-out 2014 ia recognised as best way to ensure sustainable building. In both technical manuals you can get BREEAM...
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09 November, 2022
A quick guide to LRV specification and lifts
Lift design is ever-evolving and without a doubt, specifying the right surface or object reflectance for your lift cabin finishes is key to designing a building that...
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02 November, 2022
Lift cleaning - a step by step guide
For every lift owner, building owner and facility manager, lift cleaning should be a regular activity, but it sometimes can be overlooked. To help you, we have created a...
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31 October, 2022
Owners guide: escalators & moving walkways
So you own/are responsible for an escalator or moving walkway but are unsure of what this means in terms of your responsibilities? Don't worry; you're not alone! This is...
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26 October, 2022
The importance of lift servicing for lift owners
Being a responsible lift owner or building manager, you have a duty to ensure that your lift is safe to use. With this in mind, it's critical that lift servicing is...
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