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Capacity of lifts not kept up with UK obesity levels, study shows

Research on weight limits of elevators made in UK and Europe 1972-2004 raises concerns over safety and equity Lifts are no longer big eno…

Source Guardian AI Summary Updated May 12, 2026

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Research on weight limits of elevators made in UK and Europe 1972-2004 raises concerns over safety and equity Lifts are no longer big enough to fit the UK’s larger citizens, according to researchers. A study of maximum capacity in elevators in the UK and mainland Europe found lifts have not kept up with increasing obesity levels, raising concerns about safety and equity. Continue reading...

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