Bridge Lifts

21/10/2026

LIFT SAFETY MATTERS – ARE YOUR LIFT DOORS PROTECTING EVERY PASSENGER?
At Bridge Lifts UK Limited, passenger safety is always our priority.
One of the most important safety features on a passenger lift is something many people don't even notice – DDA safety edges, also known as lift door light curtains.
But what exactly do they do, and why are they so important?
Modern lift door light curtains use multiple infrared beams to detect obstructions in the doorway, helping prevent the doors from closing on passengers or objects.
1. Protecting Passengers – Particularly important for wheelchair users, elderly passengers, children and anyone who may need additional time to enter or exit a lift.
2. Preventing Accidents – Helps reduce the risk of passengers being struck or trapped by closing lift doors.
Improving Accessibility – Supports safer, more accessible lift use for everyone.
3. Reducing Damage – Helps prevent unnecessary damage to lift doors caused by closing on obstructions.
4. Maintaining Reliability – Regular inspection, testing and maintenance help ensure these essential safety devices continue working correctly.

IS YOUR LIFT STILL OPERATING WITH AN OLDER SAFETY EDGE SYSTEM?
Older lifts may have limited door protection compared with modern full-height light curtains.
Upgrading your lift's door protection can be a worthwhile safety improvement, particularly in care homes, hospitals, residential buildings and other busy environments.

REMEMBER: Just because your lift doors open and close doesn't necessarily mean the safety protection is functioning correctly!

HOW CAN BRIDGE LIFTS HELP?
As a family-run lift company, we provide lift servicing, repairs, maintenance and modernisation throughout Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and the wider East Midlands.
We can assess your existing lift door protection and advise whether repairs or an upgrade would be appropriate.

📞 0115 944 0501
💬 WhatsApp: 07457 416897
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.bridgelifts.co.uk
Safety first, reliability always.

20/10/2026

19/10/2026

Who doesn’t love a little impromptu visit from our Paul especially when he delivers the goods. Nice to catch up as always over an afternoon coffee. Our suppliers are the best Shorts Lifts

09/10/2026

We just love a Friday Fun Fact!!

23/09/2026

Another new van has joined the Bridge Lifts fleet!

A big thank you to two fantastic local businesses for helping us get another Bridge Lifts van out on the road and looking the part! 🙌

Signs Direct Ltd – once again, an amazing job on the artwork and signwriting. The van looks brilliant and you’ve absolutely nailed the Bridge Lifts branding. We wouldn’t go anywhere else!

James at Radar Finance & Leasing – a huge thank you for finding us another fantastic van at a great price and making the whole process straightforward from start to finish.

Firth & Scott – thank you for always keeping our growing fleet insurance up to date and, importantly, cost-effective. Whenever we add or change a vehicle, we know everything will be dealt with quickly and efficiently, keeping our engineers covered and our vans on the road.

As a small family-run business, we really appreciate working with companies that provide a reliable, personal service and genuinely look after their customers.

Another van ready for one of our engineers and another step in continuing to improve the service we provide across the Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and the wider East Midlands.

Thank you again to everyone involved! 💙🩵

Bridge Lifts UK Ltd
Safety first, reliability always.

11/09/2026

Never Forget. 🇺🇸

Today, on the anniversary of 9/11, we remember all those who lost their lives, those who ran towards danger when others were running away, and the countless acts of bravery that day.

As a lift company, the story of elevator technician Charles “Chuck” Costello Jr. particularly resonates with us. He used his skills and experience to help those trapped inside the World Trade Center, putting the lives of complete strangers before his own.

A fellow lift engineer. A father. A veteran. A true hero.

24 years later, his courage — and the courage of so many others — will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

11.09.2001 – Never Forget.

28/08/2026