afety Features in Elevators Modern elevator systems are designed to provide a quick and

dependable ride to passengers. These elevators incorporate a wide range of features developed specifically to reduce the probability of minor or major mishap. Some of the popular safety features of elevators are described below: Modern elevator systems have Safety Brakes along with speed sensing governor. This mechanism is quite helpful in a scenario when the elevator over-speeds in the downward direction. The Safety Break mechanism can stop the elevator in such a situation. Continued closing of elevator doors is prevented in an intelligent way now. This is possible by adding sensors to elevator door system. These sensors can successfully detect various objects or passengers in the door opening. Several new models of elevator door systems are also utilizing invisible rays to detect objects or passengers in the doorway. Doors are stopped or reversed without any kind of physical contact when this type of mechanism is in place. Presence of interlocks on the hoistway doors is quite useful in preventing elevator motion until it is fully secured and closed. If doors of an elevator are forced open, the interlock circuit of an elevator door is broken, thereby causing an immediate halt in elevator movement. An elevator system has a number of switches in the elevator shaft that are used to detect the presence of the car at various points of its entire journey from one floor to another inside a building. It is through these switches that an elevator is slowed down and stopped at specific points of the journey to let the passengers in or out. This mechanism is designed to prevent over travel of the elevator in either up or down direction. There are a number of additional items in an elevator cab to ensure safe operation. An emergency alarm switch for example, will sound an alarm immediately after it is activated by a person inside the elevator cab. In case of accidental halt, passengers can seek assistance via an intercom or emergency telephone connection provided inside the elevator cab. Emergency lighting arrangements are also provided inside the elevator cab to ensure illumination for hours in case of power outage. In many cases, elevator cabs are also supported by enough power backup to allow movement of an elevator cab in case of external power supply failure.

Modern elevator systems are also equipped with fire emergency systems. These systems can be manually activated in the event of a fire accident. They may also have smoke sensors to pass warnings to concerned staff or fire safety personnel. Safety Precaution for Elevators and EscalatorsElevator systems are used extensively all over the world. Elevators are now essential components of building design in residential as well as commercial sector. Elevator systems are full of modern features to ensure a safe and joyful ride. However, it is always a good idea to follow a few standard guidelines to ensure complete safety of passengers using elevator systems inside a building. Following these guidelines is important no matter how many built-in and dependable features are available.

a) Elevators should never be loaded over the stated capacity: Modern elevators are
specifically designed to stop even alongside the building floor. However, mislabeling can be caused by disoperation or some other fault.b) Ensure careful entry and exist:Passengers shouldnt just walk in or out of an elevator cab without paying attention. Before crossing the elevator doorway, a passenger should check if the floor surface is even or not. Passengers can save themselves from accidental tripping by paying a little attention as they enter or leave an elevator cab. It is important that you observe the entrance floor carefully. One should step up or down if hall floor and elevator floor are not at the same level. Also, one should remember to step over the gap to avoid tripping. c) A

passenger willing to enter inside the elevator cab should stand aside and let existing passengers to walk out:: A stop button switch should not be used at all times. This switch is to be
used only when it is necessary to stop the elevator cab. Also, passengers should never try to run elevator from the lobby by using force to open the hall door or the car door. One can experience severe injuries or even lose hands while doing so. d) A passenger should not try to force-open the door if does not open in a natural way. One should press the alarm button on the panel and wait for assistance in such cases.

e) In the event of a fire accident in the building, it is not advisable to use an elevator system to get out of the building or move between two floors. One should use the stairs instead. f) In the event of power failure, a modern elevator system will return the elevator cab to the nearest floor for immediate evacuation. After returning to the nearest floor, an elevator system will automatically shut down. So, the elevator system will not respond to any call at that time. Instead of waiting for an elevator cab to come, it is advisable to use stairs at that time. g) An Emergency Brake Release Device is installed in modern elevator systems. This device is controlled only by an authorized individual. It is helpful in bringing an elevator cab to the nearest floor in the event of emergency. h) As a general precaution, children below the age of 12 years shouldnt use elevator systems without accompanying elders. Also, one should press the Up or Down button only once. An elevator system does not speed up its movement upon pressing Up or Down a number of times. Many people press both the buttons at the same time. It can only slow things up for everyone longing to commute faster by using an elevator. i) Passengers should press and hold the Door Open button inside an elevator cab if they need to keep the door open for a period longer than the usual programmed time. j) Passengers should avoid touching doors with their hands and legs. One should also avoid bringing other objects like umbrellas or suitcases in contact with elevator door. One may invite an unnecessary injury or accident by doing so. Modern elevator doors have advanced mechanisms to prevent mishaps in such cases. However, old elevator may not have such mechanisms in place that ensure automatic retraction. k) Elders should prevent children from pressing buttons inside an elevator cab. It means the loss of valuable time for all passengers willing to use an elevator system. l) Before entering inside an elevator, passengers should extinguish smoking materials. It is also illegal to smoke inside an elevator cab. Fellow passengers inside an elevator are irritated by the smoke as well. m) Passengers shouldnt delay the movement of an elevator by speaking to a departing person at a certain floor. Holding the door open at that point of time implies higher wait time for people waiting on other floors.

Safety Tips that Escalator Riders should followIt is not very difficult to ride an escalator.
However, a passenger must be a little careful to use an escalator system carefully. Below you will find a compilation of useful tips for escalator riders: 1. A passenger should not touch the stationary area on either side of the step on an escalator. One should stand at the center of the step with face in the forward direction. Passengers feet should be slightly apart from the elevator step for maximum comfort. 2. A passenger should firmly hold the handrail after stepping on an elevator step. 3. One should enter or leave an escalator carefully. Quick steps can lead to slippery action. Elders should carefully watch steps of children. 4. If you happen to carry a support, you should spend a little time reading sings on the nearest escalator. An escalator is not meant to accommodate various support vehicles such as wheelchairs and strollers. If you carry such wheeled vehicles, large bags or something else, it is advisable to us an elevator instead of an escalator. 5. A passenger should not use an escalator barefoot in any case. 6. Lose clothing can be dangerous. One should be really careful with lose clothing including coats and belts, scarves and skirts, untied shoelaces etc. High heels and soft rubber shoes can also cause problem. A passenger should pay a little attention while stepping up on an elevator.

7. People who use bifocals should be more careful at the time of entering or exiting the escalator. 8. If riding on an escalator seems like a trouble to you, use an elevator instead. There is no point of causing unnecessary discomfort or unpleasant experience. 9. Passengers should not strike side panels of the escalator with feet, hands or any other object. 10. Using an escalator for freight is not recommended at all. It should be avoided always. 11. Passengers should not leave small objects on steps or handrails. 12. Passengers should never walk down the up escalator or vice versa to avoid potential accidents. 13. One should not run down or up the steps to save time.

Safety Precaution for Children while riding elevators and escalatorsStandard rules for
riding escalators and elevators are not different for kids and adults. However, parents need to take a few extra steps to make sure that children follow these common rules. Below you will find a compilation of high useful guidelines to ensure a pleasant and safe ride for children on escalators in an office, market or entertainment park: 1. An adult should hold the hand of a small child while riding on an elevator. A parent or guardian can hold the handrail with one hand and childs arm with another. 2. Elders should always help children to step onto and off the escalator. It is always important to hold a childs hand firmly at the time of entry or exist. 3. Children should not be allowed to sit on escalator steps in any case. This may lead to accidents. Chances of clothing or fingers getting caught during the escalator movement are high if children sit down on the steps. 4. Allowing children to ride on or play with the escalator handrail is not sensible at all. 5. In the absence of adult supervision, children should not be allowed to use an escalator. 6. Parents and guardians should never allow children to run up a down escalator or vice versa. It can lead to accidents very quickly. 7. Adults shouldnt let children drag their feet along the sides of an escalator. 8. Taking a stroller on an escalator is not recommended at all. A passenger should use elevator to move a stroller or wheelchair over a vertical distance. 9. Maximum attention should be paid when children are close to an elevator door. Parents and guardians should see if children do not roam around inside an elevator cab and push their hands in dangerous areas. Putting hands or feet in the area between a door jam and a moving door can be extremely dangerous. 10. Parents and family member should advise children to never make an attempt to stop a closing door by putting hand or feet in its path. Not all elevator doors stop that way. Many elevator doors stop only when they come in contact with the door edge on the floor. 11. Children below the age of 12 years should never be allowed to use an elevator alone.