How to design a safe goods lift

This guide explains how to design a goods lift using the Translyft product configurator. Goods lifts make it easy to move materials between levels in warehouses, goods reception areas, and production facilities. By reducing manual handling and heavy lifting, they help improve ergonomics, safety, and overall productivity.

In this example, we design a goods lift intended for installation in a non-public area. The lift is configured with a rated load of 800 kg and a platform size large enough to accommodate a standard EURO pallet, with additional space for an operator and a manual pallet truck. The travel height is set to 650 mm, making the lift suitable for moving goods between dock or floor levels.

A goods lift compliant with EN 1570-1:2024


Applying EN 1570 Safety Requirements

To ensure safe operation, the lift must be configured according to the relevant EN 1570 safety requirements. These requirements help reduce the risk of slipping, falling, or unsafe access around the lift.

Anti-slip platform surface

To reduce the risk of slipping during operation, the platform is equipped with a checker plate surface. This anti-slip surface provides safe footing for the operator while handling goods on the platform.

Fall protection with handrails

Because the travel height exceeds 500 mm, fall protection must be added. Handrails are installed around the platform to prevent operators from falling during lifting operations.

Dock edge protection

A goal post fixed to the platform acts as a horizontal barrier. This solution helps prevent falling from the dock edge when the lift is positioned at the lower landing level.


Access control with safety gate

To ensure full protection around the platform, a safety gate is installed. The gate helps prevent accidental access and reduces the risk of falling while the lift is in use.

Final Goods Lift Configuration

The goods lift is now configured with the necessary safety measures and is suitable for use in a non-public working area. By combining the correct platform size, load capacity, and safety features, the lift supports efficient and safe material handling.

When your design is ready, simply click the request quotation button at the top of the configurator window. Our team will review your configuration and provide an offer based on your selected specifications.

Important Notice

This guide provides a short introduction to designing a goods lift using the Translyft product configurator in accordance with EN 1570-1:2024. Depending on your specific application, additional safety measures or design considerations may be required.

We recommend contacting Translyft to discuss your project in detail and ensure your lifting solution fully meets all applicable safety requirements.

Disclaimer

Please note that this guide presents one example of a work platform design. Depending on your project, additional safety measures or other elements of EN 1570-1:2024 may need to be considered. If you have a specific application, we recommend contacting us so we can help you to get a fully compliant lifting solution.

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