Escalator & Elevator safety tips & reminders

I recently read an article about a toddler in Dubai after getting her hand crushed in a high rise elevator.  Apparently a little girl stuck her hand between the elevator doors and the doors closed on her hand.   This is a reminder to pay attention when riding any conveyance and watch little ones. 

 Full article - http://gulfnews.com/xpress/dubai/news/girl-s-hand-crushed-in-elevator-accident-1.1613420

Last year we had a little person's hand get pinched by a door binder on the leading edge of the door as it was opening.  The door binder had been damaged by a mover and the building never had it repaired.  The door binder got damaged in between our visits and a little person got injured when their hands where by the door when it was opening.  What does this all mean?  Pay attention to your little people while riding elevators, it just takes a moment for something to happen. .  We should be riding in the middle of the elevator with hands away from any moving parts.  

Here are some tips to pay attention to when riding elevators.  

ELEVATOR

Don’t stop the doors from opening or closing

Never stick your hands or feet between the doors

Stand away from the doors

Take the stairs in case of fire

Locate the alarm button

Watch over children, never leave them unattended

ESCALATOR

Check the stairs direction

Never ride barefoot

Tie your shoes laces

Avoid carrying large bags

Stand in the middle of steps

Face forward, hold handrail

Watch out with loose clothing

Supervise children

Locate emergency buttons

Be mindful of these items when riding conveyances, while we do our best to provide safe transportation for all users the elevator industry needs your help to keep everyone safe!

Read more at the Elevator & Escalator safety foundation - http://www.eesf.org/safety/

The Elevator & Escalator safety foundation has a good amount of resources and does provide an education program for children, adults and college students.

If you have any questions or would like information from Colley Elevator you can go to www.colleyelevator.com, email Craigz@colleyelevator.com or call 630-766-7230.