Stannah Lifts technical blog

Lift Standards: A Glossary

16 Oct 2020 / posted in Standards & Regulations, Passenger Lifts, Platform Lifts

If you either own or are thinking of installing a lift then there is a whole host of lift standards, regulations, codes of practice and guidance to advise on best practice. Knowing where to start and which regulations are relevant can be confusing, so we have listed some of the main ones.

COVID-19: 3 Tips on Lift Use Whilst Social Distancing (Updated September 2020)

4 Sep 2020 / posted in Moving People & Goods, Moving People, Moving Goods, Advice For Owners, Stairiser, Trolleylift, Levelmaster, Goodsmaster, Microlift, Lowriser, Goodsmaster Plus, Passenger Lifts, Platform Lifts, Service & Goods Lifts

Passenger and platform lifts are enclosed spaces where people mingle. They are also an essential mode of transport for people who struggle climbing stairs, especially in critical settings like hospitals. We've put together some useful tips for lift use whilst social distancing because of the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19: Advice on Leaving Your Lift Inactive

26 May 2020 / posted in Advice For Owners, Passenger Lifts, Platform Lifts

Like cars, lifts left for long periods need a little TLC. If you leave your car parked on the drive for weeks on end and expect it to start, likely, it won’t. The handbrake may have seized, the battery died, tyres flattened – so to prevent any issues you might go for a 15-minute drive in it every week or so.

COVID-19: Lift Cleaning - a Step by Step Guide

18 Mar 2020 / posted in Moving People & Goods, Moving People, Moving Goods, Advice For Owners, Stairiser, Trolleylift, Levelmaster, Goodsmaster, Microlift, Lowriser, Goodsmaster Plus, Passenger Lifts, Platform Lifts, Service & Goods Lifts

In light of recent news, lift cleaning is now a hot topic, this blog is a helpful guide...

Ensuring Platform Lift Landing Safety

28 Oct 2019 / posted in Advice For Owners, Midilift, Piccolo, Midilift Plus, Platform Lifts

At Stannah we believe in keeping our customers, other lift owners and operators advised of issues that may affect lift safety and the passengers that use them. Below is information regarding the risk of falls from height to employees/workers and members of the public.

Section 4.2 of the Technical Handbook & Lifts (Scotland)

30 Nov 2018 / posted in Standards & Regulations, Passenger Lifts, Platform Lifts

This handy guide to Section 4.2 (Scottish Part M) explains what this regulation is and its various implications on lifts in building projects in Scotland. Read on to learn something new!

Building regulations: key guidance for lifts

15 Nov 2018 / posted in Moving People, Standards & Regulations, Passenger Lifts, Platform Lifts

Here is a handy overview to the key acts, regulations and standards that outline best practice around lifts - ensuring that any commercial/public building is accessible and efficient when moving people.