It has been widely reported that stairlifts can cause injury if not operated correctly. However, what is more concerning is the increasing number of recorded fatalities relating to the machines. Many incidents happen when a vulnerable person has little or no support to get on or off the machine, and consequently fall at top of […]
Read MoreThe power to deliver
Reducing labour costs and injuries associated with home delivery are two major challenges faced by supermarkets and retailers. “Improper manual handling costs businesses millions each year with more than 100,000 injuries recorded, a quarter of which are classed as ‘severe’,” explains MD Graham Sharp. “In addressing these challenges, the use of lightweight, powered stair […]
Read MoreHow to climb stairs in a wheelchair
Getting a wheelchair up and down stairs is an extremely difficult task, and often considered impossible with someone in it! At Stanley, we have the ultimate solutions for climbing stairs in a wheelchair; our wheelchair stair climbers enable you to navigate staircases with relative ease. First up, the Tolo wheelchair stair climber. Tolo Mobility Stair […]
Read MoreStanley Spotlight: Sprinter 190 powered stair climber
One in three accidents at work in the UK are caused by manual handling. What’s more HSE statistics show that manual handling, lifting and carrying injuries was the cause of 21% of accidents at work in 2017/2018. Businesses are therefore facing increased pressure to provide safer processes whilst delivering a duty of care to their […]
Read MoreStanley behind the scenes: Photoshoot at Allianz Park
This week the Stanley marketing team ventured out of the office to Allianz Park, home of the Saracens Rugby club, to photograph and film several solutions against the backdrop of the stadium. The Stanley mobility products and the Sprinter stair climber range were captured in motion moving up and down a variety of stairs. We […]
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