Stairlifts are extremely safe, when installed by professionally competent persons. Safety First stairlifts are manufactured to the highest standard and all Safety First employed Engineers are trained to the highest standards.

Most Safety First stairlifts can be shortened, but this must be carried out by Safety First approved Engineer, this will ensure safety and continued reliability of the product.

Stair lifts are designed to be used by people with limited mobility. However, some features differ between models. If the user is uncomfortable bending to touch their toes, then a powered footrest fold would be beneficial. If the user suffers from arthritis in their hands, a slim-line or joystick control is easier to operate than a button. For users with lower body weakness or cognitive challenges it can be helpful to incorporate a powered swivel feature that eliminates manually swiveling the chair at the upper landing.

Safety First stairlift doesn't use a lot of electricity and typically uses the same amount of electricity as a small television on stand by (Might add Kwh per year of curve 35kwh per year/straight 23Kwh per year.

Different models of stairlifts suit each person's needs, Safety First can assess your personal needs ensuring the right stairlift is fitted, this includes curve models, standing models, comfortable seated indoor or outdoor models. Once you've decided to get a stairlift, the next step is choosing the correct model for you. This will depend on whether your staircase is straight or curved. If you know somebody who owns a lift, have a chat with them. That way you will get an unbiased opinion. You then need to consider what is important to you, cost, reliability, or brand name. Here at Safety First we manufacture, install, and service all our lifts.

Your Safety First stairlift has been designed and manufactured to travel on a single rail track that is mounted to your staircase. This can be moved by a toggle on the arm of the chair or by remote control. There are three main components to our lift. The motor, battery, and gear.

A stairlift's speed is quite slow, traveling up to a maximum rated speed of 0.15 meters per second (0.34 mph) this ensures a safe, comfortable ride.

Typically Safety First stairlift takes 1 to 2 hours to install, with more complex installations taking 4 to 5 hours. After installation, the Engineer will guide you through the easy controls of an Safety First stairlift.

Several manufacturers offer stair lifts made for outdoor use. Straight and curved rail stair lift systems are available and may be used in places such as your deck, patio or waterfront access. Most states will only allow outdoor stairlift installations on private residential properties. Outdoor stair lifts will even work in cold weather climates.

Safety First stairlifts can hold up to 159kg (25s) (350lb).

At Safety First stairlifts we aim to fit even the narrowest of staircases. Our Acorn 130 needs only 26 inches and Safety First 180 needs only 27.5 inches to ensure the customer can swivel around comfortably. One of our fully trained surveyors can assess your staircase to ensure a lift is possible.

Stairlifts are primarily used by people unable to get up and down the stairs. They can be used by people of all ages. Here at Safety First we also have the option for children to use our lifts. In these cases, a 5 point harness can be installed in replacement of the normal lap belt.

Different models of stairlifts suit each person's different needs, Safety First can assess your personal needs ensuring the right stairlift is fitted, this includes curve models, standing models, comfortable seated indoor or outdoor models.

The price of Safety First Stairlift all depends on your own personal requirements and the configuration of your staircase. Each stairlift is tailor-made to fit our customers' needs and requirements. Our trained surveyors can carry out an assessment and give you an accurate quotation.

There is a little confusion over who first invented the stairlift. It is believed that back in the 1920's, the first stairlift was created by an entrepreneur called C. C. Crispin, who was from Pennsylvania, USA. His invention was called the Inclinator and it was engineered by him.