Consultant’s Voice
The Humble Lift Counterweight
More than meets the eye At first glance it appears that there may be little to be said in relation to the humble lift counterweight. However, recent failures in China,...
Rope-Specific Pressure
A consultant’s assessment A recent lift traction design review focused my attention upon system design and the relationship between the EN 81-20 fatigue-based calculation of the suspension rope safety factor...
Car Top Balustrades and Work at Height
Are the protective measures suitable for the work to be performed? A With the focus of this issue upon safety, a look at EN 81-20 provisions for lift car top...
Digitalisation’s Impact
A consultant’s take on AI and technology’s role in this industry now and moving forward As we enter 2024, the challenging background of economic instability, war and turmoil in Ukraine...
A Consultant’s Reflections
Your author discusses frustrations with U.K. regulations. The decision to scrap the UK Conformity Assessment (UKCA) mark and recognise the European Union (EU) CE mark is welcome, but too long...
Psychological Barriers
Even those with relatively high levels of training and education can be sidetracked. This issue of ELEVATOR WORLD UK focuses upon training and education, and I might share an experience...
A Cause for Concern
A look at the relationship between asbestos-containing materials and lifts, including risks to personnel Whilst writing this article during Global Asbestos Awareness Week (1-7 April 2023), I reflect upon discussions...
A Look at Innovation
Entrepreneurship, demand and cost are main drivers. The innovation which results in new and emerging technologies is the driving force underlying the Capitalist system, and the economic principles which drive...
A Safety Journey
Your author reflects on his 45 years in the industry through the lens of safety. With the focus of this issue on safety and as one of a handful of...
Standards and Regulations
Your author takes a look at recent, and possibly future, changes in the U.K. In a recent interview with LIFTjournal,[1] René Hermann, chairman of the Working Group CEN TC10 WG1,...
