--- title: Stannah Lifts Technical Lift Blog & Articles | Stannah (2) description: Packed full of guidance on lift specification and lift applcation, regulations and lift owner advice (2) --- Stannah Lifts Technical Lift Blog & Articles | Stannah (2) - [Products](https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/products) - [Services](https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/services) - [Market Sectors](https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/market-sectors) - [About](https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/about-stannah) - [News](https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/news) - [Blogs](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk) - [Technical Area](https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/download-area) - [Case Studies](https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/case-studies) - [Contact](https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/contact-us) [![Stannah](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/hubfs/raw_assets/public/stannah-21/images/stannah.svg)](https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/) Menu Search Not what you are looking for? Try: - [Careers](https://corporate.stannah.com/careers/) - [Corporate](http://corporate.stannah.com/) - [Stairlift & Home Lifts](https://www.stannah.com/) # Welcome to our blog Choose your area of interest: - [Latest](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk) - [Moving People](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/topic/moving-people) - [Moving Goods](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/topic/moving-goods) - [Advice For Owners](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/topic/advice-for-owners) - [Standards & Regulations](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/topic/standards-regulations) ### Filter by lift type -Select- Passenger Lifts Platform Lifts Service & Goods Lifts Escalators & Moving Walkways ### Search the blog Search ### Subscribe for email updates ![Types of equipment to move heavy objects up stairs](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/UKC-Blog-Images/Blog%20images%20%28resized%29/man_on_stairs.png?width=768&name=man_on_stairs.png) 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... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/types-of-equipment-to-lift-heavy-objects-upstairs) ![Choosing the right nursing or care home lifts](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/nursing%20home-TOP.jpeg?width=768&name=nursing%20home-TOP.jpeg) 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... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/lifts-for-care-homes) ![Guidance on manual handling at work](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/UKC-Blog-Images/Blog%20images%20%28resized%29/trolleylift.png?width=768&name=trolleylift.png) 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... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/guidance-on-manual-handling-in-the-workplace) ![Lift or elevator? The history and origin](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/UKC-Blog-Images/Blog%20images%20%28resized%29/lift_or_elevator_BLOG%282000x1000%29.png?width=768&name=lift_or_elevator_BLOG%282000x1000%29.png) 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... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/lift-or-elevator-the-history-and-origin) ![How to complete your manual handling risk assessment](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Risk-Assessment-Stannah-Blog-min-1.jpeg?width=768&name=Risk-Assessment-Stannah-Blog-min-1.jpeg) 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... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/manual-handling-risk-assessment) ![A guide on lift removal and the process](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Lift-removal-blog-TOP%20%282000%20%C3%97%201000px%29.png?width=768&name=Lift-removal-blog-TOP%20%282000%20%C3%97%201000px%29.png) 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... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/guide-on-lift-removal-and-the-process) ![Reducing manual handling risk in the catering industry](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Mike%20And%20Tim_Microlift%20redesign%201.png?width=768&name=Mike%20And%20Tim_Microlift%20redesign%201.png) 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... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/manual-handling-retail-catering) ![FAQs on elevator maintenance and repair](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Blog%20images%20%28resized%29/elevator%20maintenance%20blog%20featured.png?width=768&name=elevator%20maintenance%20blog%20featured.png) 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. [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/faqs-on-elevator-maintenance-and-repair) ![Avoiding the costs of manual handling risks with a lift](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/manual_handling_blog_TOP.png?width=768&name=manual_handling_blog_TOP.png) 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... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/manual-handling-is-it-putting-your-workers-at-risk) ![Escalator history and its inventors](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Blog%20images%20%28resized%29/history-of-escalators-TOP.jpeg?width=768&name=history-of-escalators-TOP.jpeg) 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... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/the-rise-of-escalators-a-history) ![Types of lift interior refurbishment](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Lift%20interior%20refurbishments_FEATURED.png?width=768&name=Lift%20interior%20refurbishments_FEATURED.png) 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... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/types-of-lift-interior-refurbishment) ![BREEAM for lifts, escalators & moving walkways](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/UKCA%20BREEAM%20for%20lifts-top.png?width=768&name=UKCA%20BREEAM%20for%20lifts-top.png) 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... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/breeam-credits-and-requirements-for-lifts-escalators-and-moving-walkways) ![A quick guide to LRV specification and lifts](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Blog%20images%20%28resized%29/LRV_TOP.jpeg?width=768&name=LRV_TOP.jpeg) 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... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/light-reflectance-value-lrv) ![Lift cleaning - a step by step guide](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/UKC-Blog-Images/Blog%20images%20%28resized%29/lift-cleaning-step-by-step-guide.png?width=768&name=lift-cleaning-step-by-step-guide.png) 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... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/lift-cleaning-a-step-by-step-guide) ![Owners guide: escalators & moving walkways](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Owners-Guide-Escalators-_-Moving-Walkways-FEATURED.jpeg?width=768&name=Owners-Guide-Escalators-_-Moving-Walkways-FEATURED.jpeg) 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... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/escalator-ownership-responsibilities-and-regulations) ![The importance of lift servicing for lift owners](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Blog%20images%20%28resized%29/lift-maintenance-TOP.png?width=768&name=lift-maintenance-TOP.png) 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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