How to Choose a Lift for Schools and Colleges
Most schools and colleges are multi-level buildings, and particularly in urban areas five or six stories are not uncommon, so how do you choose a lift?…
THE STEP LIFT – AN ALTERNATIVE TO A STAIR LIFT
A step lift can be an invaluable addition to all manner of businesses. Whether you operate a busy office building, commercial store, factory, warehouse, or any other logistics operation…
SHOULD I CHOOSE A CAGE LIFT OR A GOODS LIFT?
A goods lift is a goods lift, right? Well not exactly, such lifts actually fall into two categories, cage lifts and goods lifts. …
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF INSTALLING A DISABLED ACCESS LIFT?
Lifts are one of the most- if not the most- useful accessibility equipment available. They are essential for individuals who have mobility issues and are unable to move safely and securely between floors of a building….
HOW MUCH DOES A DISABLED ACCESS LIFT COST?
Lifts in all their forms are a common sight in most commercial and educational settings these days, thanks to the Disability Discrimination Act of 1995 and the subsequent 2010 Equality Act, which ensured that people with disabilities can get…
WHAT ARE THE LIFT REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTI-STOREY HOUSING?
Different housing developments require different lift configurations. Multi-storey residential properties may require multiple elevators and there are several considerations to take into account to provide the…
WHAT IS A DUMBWAITER LIFT?
A dumb waiter – the silent servant, not seen nor heard. The earliest reference to such freight elevators can be traced back to Roman times, but today’s dumb waiters are a smart addition to any…
THE BENEFITS OF A HYDRAULIC HOME LIFT
Hydraulic lifts have been in use for over 150 years. Today they are relatively common in all kinds of settings, from industrial warehouses to shopping centres….
COVID-19 – HOW TO GET YOUR LIFTS READY FOR EMPLOYEES RETURNING TO WORK
With the number of COVID cases continuing to fall across most of the UK and Ireland, companies are starting to see more and more staff return to work….
WHAT IS LOLER?
LOLER is a crucial set of regulations that those who operate or work with lifting equipment have to follow….
CAN I CLAIM A DISABLED FACILITIES GRANT FOR A HOME LIFT?
A Disabled Facilities Grant is a special allowance allocated by the local council to help people to adapt their homes in order to continue to stay there. …
HOW TO IMPROVE WORKPLACE ACCESSIBILITY
Business owners and facility managers are increasingly compelled to improve building accessibility….
