 Helps comply with manual handling regulations Mezzlift is a safety must have
September 20th 2006 The Penny Hydraulics Mezz Lift is a robust and versatile hydraulic platform lift for raising and lowering loads up to 300kg safely and efficiently between two floors in factories, workshops, warehouses and stores. In busy areas the Mezz Lift is ideal for handling tools, materials, components, sub-assemblies and supplies between the ground floor and mezzanine store.
With more than a third of over-three-day injuries reported to the HSE and local authorities each year related to manual handling the need for mechanical lifting assistance has never been more important. The Mezz Lift provides users with a versatile and cost effective alternative for lifting and lowering loads covered by the current manual handling regulations. These recommend that the manual handling of anything but the lightest loads is avoided, especially where work involves repetitive tasks. The maximum weight recommended for manual handling under any circumstances is now 25kg.
The entire handling process can be undertaken by a single person using the Mezz Lift without any manual lifting. This eliminates the need to carry loads up stairs by hand which helps operators to comply with manual handling regulations and reduce the risk of injury to employees.
The Mezz Lift is available with a range of platform sizes to accommodate all kinds of loads including pallets, roll cages, stillages and tote bins. Compact design helps ensure the Mezz Lift can be installed in almost any workshop or factory with minimal impact on the storage or work area. Safety interlocks can be fitted, where applicable, to prevent the lift from operating until the cage gates are secured. The lifting speed of 0.5m/s means that the average three metre distance between the floor and mezzanine is covered in just six seconds. More articles from Penny Hydraulics Limited: | 
