Can These Devices Keep You Safe?
Stairlift Safety Features
You want to buy a stairlift, but you don’t know whether they’re safe or not. That’s a valid concern.
Manufacturers incorporate a variety of stairlift safety features to ensure the users are getting the safest experience possible. If you’re curious, we’ll cover all the vital safety features that come with these lifts in this post. Let’s get right to it!
Seatbelt

What’s the first safety measure you take before you start your car? Putting the seatbelt on.
You’re probably thinking: “A car seatbelt is meant to reduce the impact of accidents. What does a stairlift seatbelt do?”
Have you ever lost your balance while sitting on a chair and fell on the floor? The same can happen with a stairlift.
Even a fall from a regular chair can result in injury. Falling off a stairlift can result in you falling down the stairs as well – more likely to result in injury.
A stairlift seatbelt is designed to reduce the chances of this happening.
Locking Swivel Seat
When you reach the top of the stairs with your lift, you’ll have to take off the seatbelt and step sideways or stretch at an awkward angle to land. This is not a very safe way to get off the stair lift, especially for those with mobility and balance difficulties.
Safety Sensors
Yes, your stairlift includes sensors that can scan the surrounding environment. The purpose of this feature is to detect any object on the stairs that can obstruct your journey.
For example, if you’re travelling up the stairs and the sensors detect something on the steps, the lift will stop. It won’t move until someone removes the obstruction out of the way.
Emergency Stop Button
In case of any malfunction stairlifts typically have an emergency stop button. It’s a foolproof method to stop the lift no matter what kind of malfunction it’s experiencing.

Speed Limiter
What do you think will happen if your stairlift travels too fast? Not only will you feel nauseous, but you might even get injured.
These devices are meant to be safe and comfortable. Hyperspeed shouldn’t be an option. That’s why manufacturers incorporate speed limiters/governors. It prompts the lift to travel at a reasonable speed, offering a safer ride.
Final Thoughts
Now you know the most prominent stairlift safety features. As you can see, manufacturers are putting in the effort to make sure users are as safe as possible.
So, if you’re hesitating to buy your lift in fear of potential injuries or accidents, stop worrying. Get your device now and make going up and down the stairs fun.
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