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Types of equipment to move heavy objects up stairs
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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The types of lifts for education
22 June, 2023

The types of lifts for education

Does every educational building in the UK have lifts? Where there is a requirement to travel between floors or over steps, there should be a lift for those less able to...
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Guidance on manual handling at work
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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Lift or elevator? The history and origin
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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How to complete your manual handling risk assessment
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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A guide on lift removal and the process
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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Reducing manual handling risk in the catering industry
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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Everything you need to know about warehouse lifts
28 November, 2022

Everything you need to know about warehouse lifts

With online shopping on the rise, more companies are looking at different ways to store and move goods more efficiently. This blog explores selecting the best warehouse...
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What is a dumbwaiter?
12 October, 2022

What is a dumbwaiter?

However you write it, ‘dumb waiter’ or ‘dumbwaiter’, the term's origins are puzzling. The name of this small service lift and the history of how it came into being are...
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FAQ: Dumbwaiters & service lifts
12 September, 2022

FAQ: Dumbwaiters & service lifts

In this blog post, we'll clear up some of the most common questions we've heard about Microlift dumbwaiters and service lifts. Read on...
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Goods lifts: frequently asked questions
01 September, 2022

Goods lifts: frequently asked questions

In this blog post we'll clear up some of the most common questions Stannah has heard about goods lifts. If you have a question that isn't covered here then please do get...
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Everything you need to know about mezzanine goods lifts
10 August, 2022

Everything you need to know about mezzanine goods lifts

What are mezzanine goods lifts? Why choose one? Also known as warehouse goods lifts or pallet lifts, mezzaninegoods liftsserve mezzanine floors—intermediate levels...
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8 types of lifting equipment to make material handling easier
16 August, 2021

8 types of lifting equipment to make material handling easier

We explore the different material handling equipment employees can use to enable the free movement of goods around a building, from A to B, or G to 1,2,3,4 or more.
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What Are the Main Types of Goods Lift?
28 December, 2020

What Are the Main Types of Goods Lift?

Goods lifts play a vital role in moving goods of every shape, size and weight—as they stand, on trolleys and pallets or in crates and roll cages between floors of up to...
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What Is a Food Lift?
08 December, 2020

What Is a Food Lift?

These hard workers go under many names, including dumbwaiters, service lifts, catering lifts, kitchen lifts, back-of-house lifts and restaurant lifts. Speeding up...
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Cage Lifts vs Goods Lifts - The Choices & Differences
03 December, 2020

Cage Lifts vs Goods Lifts - The Choices & Differences

You’d be forgiven for thinking all goods lifts are the same, but they’re not… Whilst both help material movement and reduce manual handling risks there are some key...
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