Gentlemen, this thread seems to have gone in the direction I had never intended but due to the nature of the responses I have received do you blame me? I never overlook safety in the workplace and always consider the consequences of my actions. I never had any intention of carrying out any repairs, as I explained in my original post I know nothing when it comes to lifts. I was asked to look into it, I did and look what's happenend, apologies if I caused offence. Let's just leave it there. I will bother you no longer.