I would use a lift with pallet jack forks. These give great 
flexibility, there are many that are designed for tight corners, and 
they work with anything that has a pallet or skids underneath, giving 
a wonderful flexibility to work with crates or a crate stacked with 
multiple boxes or trays, depending on your needs. An industrial 
supplier should be able to really help walk you through your options 
and specific safety needs.

At 01:48 PM 5/20/2009, you wrote:
>Hello all --
>
>I am seeking recommendations for small lifts -- something that can 
>carry a person and objects or boxes to high shelves or cabinets, in 
>a 12-foot high space.  Any insights on successes or failures would 
>be appreciated!  Thanks in advance.
>
>Sincerely,
>Pam
>
>
>Pam Endzweig, Ph.D. & R.P.A.
>Director of Collections & Senior Research Associate
>Museum of Natural and Cultural History & State Museum of Anthropology
>1224 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1224
>Phone 541-346-5120 / Fax 541-346-5334
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