HOSPITALITY SERVICES
Helping Hospitality Businesses Create Safer Workplaces
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As hospitality businesses continue to focus on workplace wellbeing and operational efficiency, installing the right lifting equipment has become an increasingly practical investment. Whether choosing a goods lift or a dumbwaiter, both lift solutions help reduce manual handling, improve productivity and create safer working environments.
Choosing between a dumbwaiter and a goods lift The choice between a dumbwaiter and a goods lift depends largely on the nature of the items being transported. A restaurant operating across multiple levels may find that a dumbwaiter is sufficient for delivering meals from the kitchen to the dining area, while a large hotel is likely to require a goods lift capable of moving laundry carts, housekeeping supplies and stock deliveries throughout the building.
Goods lifts are designed to transport heavier and bulkier loads up to 15 metres, such as beer barrels and kegs, bins, catering supplies and cleaning equipment, whereas dumbwaiters are designed to transport lighter items such as crockery, food and small supplies.
Although compact in size, most dumbwaiters have load capacities of 50 to 100kg, depending on the model specified. A platform goods lift has the capacity to carry heavier loads of 300 – 500kg. A heavy-duty goods lift can hold up to 2000kg and two people.
Both lift solutions facilitate the safe delivery of goods between floors, eliminating the need to carry loads upstairs and reducing the risk of slips, trips, and falls, as well as manual handling injuries. In many cases, larger hospitality businesses benefit from installing both a dumbwaiter and goods lift, allowing each lift to perform a specific operational role.
A guide to safer manual handling Installing a goods lift or dumbwaiter demonstrates a proactive approach to workplace safety by removing or significantly reducing the need for staff to carry loads between floors.
To help hospitality businesses tackle manual handling challenges, Stannah has developed a practical guide designed to support employers in creating safer working practices. The guide offers clear advice on recognising potential hazards and improving lifting methods to reduce the risk of injury. It also provides a downloadable manual handling risk assessment template and a ready-made business case, helping businesses to build a stronger case for investing in safer and more efficient lifting solutions.
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