Lift Safety Policy

2.1 This policy is relevant to all our employees, tenants, contractors, stakeholders, and other persons who may work on, occupy, visit, or use our premises, or who may be affected by our activities or services.

2.2 The policy should be used by all to ensure they understand the obligations placed upon Gateshead Council to maintain a safe environment for tenants and employees within the home of each tenant, and within all communal areas of buildings and other properties we own and/or manage. Adherence to this policy is mandatory.

2.3 We own and manage domestic properties which have been adapted with living aids such as stair lifts, through floor lifts and hoists to enable tenants to continue to live independently. We take responsibility for the lifts which have been installed within our domestic properties which we have been made aware of.