Simple and important safety rules in the elevator
اAlthough elevators are one of the safest forms of transportation, they are simpler and more efficient, and very practical for vertical transportation. In recent decades, valuable, effective and deterrent laws have been increasingly compiled and updated. These rules are specialized and complicated, but they are accessible to everyone in simple language. And we know that their compliance provides minimum safety standards. In this brief to some of the most important , We will refer to its clauses:
Guidelines can help further improve passenger safety. It is important to know not only the correct way to get on the elevator, but also what to do if the elevator stops. To better understand the issue, it is enough to note that:
While waiting for the elevator:
- Know your destination.
- – Press the elevator call button once for the direction we want to go.
- – Look and listen to the signal that announces the arrival of the elevator cabin.
- Be aware of health and safety conditions that can lead to falls or accidents.
- Stand far from the elevator doors for passengers to exit.
- If the entrance cabin is full, wait for the next elevator cabin to arrive.
- Don’t try to do unconventional movements inside the cabin like jumping up and down or stop the doors.
- – Use the stairs in case of fire or other conditions that can lead to electricity disruption.
When riding the elevator:
– Be careful with your steps, the elevator cabin may not be completely level with the ground.
– Stand away from doors (keep clothes and hand tools away from the entrance door).
-Keep children and pets secure.
– Passengers closest to the doors should move first when the elevator car arrives.
– If you need to keep the doors open, press and hold the OPEN DOOR button, or ask someone to press the button for you.
– If you need to keep the doors open, press and hold the OPEN DOOR button, or ask someone to press the button for you.
– After boarding the cabin, quickly press the button of your floor and move aside so that others can specify their destination and make room for other passengers.
– Hold the handrail or railing, if any.
– If there is space, stand next to the elevator wall.
– Pay attention to the signs on the floor and walls of the elevator cabin.
– If the doors do not open when the elevator stops, press the OPEN DOOR button.
When exiting the elevator:
- After reaching the desired floor, immediately exit the elevator. Do not wait for others behind you.
- Do not push other people when leaving.
- Watch your step – the elevator car may not be completely level with the ground.
In case of elevator emergency:
– Do not panic if the elevator stops between floors. There is plenty of air to breathe.
– If necessary, use the ALARM or HELP button, telephone or intercom to call.
– in the event of an accident; Above all, wait for qualified help and never try to leave the elevator, which is not normally stopped.
– In case of power failure, the emergency lighting will turn on.
What to do if you stop in the elevator?
Press the “open door” button.
– If you are close to landing, the door will open. You can walk slowly and carefully.
– Be sure to watch your steps outside the elevator because it may be the floor of the elevator
– Stay calm in case of an accident.
– If the door does not open, you are still safe. Do not try to get out of the elevator in any way.
– For the presence of trained emergency personnel, even if the temperature is hot, there is a lot of air circulating in the elevator and its lifting path.
– Press the alert or help button and use any available communication system.
– There will be a “PHONE” or “HELP” button in the elevator cabin, which will contact someone (guard, building management office, emergency, fire department, police, service and maintenance company, etc.).
– Declare the exact location of the building and the elevator you are in.
– Some elevators have a two-way speaker or telephone system that allows communication between you and the building or rescue personnel.
– Your best course of action is to rest, be comfortable and wait for professional rescuers.
And in short: you may be sad but you are safe and you will be saved.
Source: https://iseei.net/
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Eighth and ninth issues (August – September 2021)
