Though escalators are a perfect solution to easing movement, most people fear riding in them. The concern is significant as your safety is vital. You can read the following practical elevator safety tips to reduce the anxiety resulting from using.
1. Be cautious before boarding an elevator
Caution is critical as it determines your safety. It would be best if you were sure of where to alight and press the call button. Before stepping in the elevator:
- Wait for the elevator to arrive
- Pave the way for people getting off the elevator
- Avoid boarding a full elevator –you can always catch the next one
- Do not struggle to board the facility –enter one at a time
- Do not obstruct closing doors
- If there is an emergency such as a fire, do not use the lift (you should use the stairs)
2. Caution when boarding and riding the lift
When entering the elevator, be careful and watch your steps –it should be level with the floor. You should:
- Avoid any crowded facility
- Avoid using a failed elevator –some have a warning
- Stand away from the doors
- Press the relevant floor to stop–avoid stopping on different destinations if you don’t intend to alight.
- Do not play inside the facility
- Avoid leaning on other people or pushing them
- If you have children or pets, hold them firmly
- You can lean on the walls or grasp the handrails if available
- Be alert to floor indicators–the elevator interior design has push buttons for different actions.
- If the doors don’t open, you can press the Door Open button
3. Exiting the lift
Like when boarding, you should watch your steps as you exit. There is a lot of useful information available at the MAD Elevator website. Do the following:
- Wait until the elevator stops before exiting
- Wait for the door to open before alighting –if it doesn’t open, press the door open button or ring the alarm button
- The person nearest to the door should alight first
- Avoid pushing others
4. If the elevator stops within the floors
If you hadn’t taken the facility, avoid boarding it when there is an emergency like a fire or a building collapsing. For other reasons, such as power failure, the elevator might stop. If you had already boarded, you should:
- Avoid panicking (reassure any panicking passenger) –worry complicates the situation. Most people worry about shortness of breath yet the elevator interior design can circulate air efficiently.
- Seek assistance –call or press the alarm button. The emergency team will always show up as soon as possible to facilitate safe exist.
- Do not try to force your way out – avoid even climbing out of it; be calm as you wait for help. Even when the doors are not opening, it will help if you were more relaxed.
- Wait for an expert to help you exit the facility –always be attentive to safety instructions.
Press the open door button. If it opens, watch your steps as you exit.
