Guide safe escalator skills

Knowing this secret in your hand, you will not be afraid to risk every time you take the escalator.

The 15-second video posted on Youtube on July 26 recorded a tragic accident in the commercial center of Jinzhou District, Liaoning Province, China. Accordingly, the Chinese woman was killed by the escalator after trying to save her young son.

Many people believe that escalators are one of the convenient and safe means of transportation. However, with this accident incident, many people feel afraid every time they step on the elevator.

The secret below will help you better understand the mechanism of escalators as well as a way to help you take the escalator safely.

From the structural principles of escalators .

In form, this passenger vehicle is similar to the normal staircase. This type of automatic lift is made up of a lot of self-acting ladders, inside the chain, small pulleys and rails, to keep the steps going upwards in an inclined direction against the plane.

On the top of this staircase, the rear rail gradually descends, making the front and rear steps gradually approach each other, creating a flat surface. At the same time, the staircase automatically moves to the bottom, allowing people to conveniently enter and exit the elevator.

. and a secret escalator safe

• When preparing to enter the escalator: observe the directional motion lights mounted at the two ends of the ladder to enter the correct entrance of the ladder.

• Face forward and cling to the handrail before entering and step on the moving escalator. When entering the ladder, pay attention to step into the distance between the two steps, not to enter the horizontal line on the escalator because it is a folding line forming 2 steps.

While standing on the steps, passengers should stand both feet on the same level , not on two different steps.

• When standing, pay attention not to stand too close to the edge of the escalator , avoid the case of shoes, sandals next to the ladder.

• Do not run, joke or sit on the armrest of the escalator. Note standing on the right hand side of the ladder to make sure not to prevent other passengers from taking the ladder.

• Adults should hold hands and place children in the middle of the escalator. Children under 6 years of age should be held to ensure safety.

• If wearing clothes or skirts with a wide spread nature, attention should be paid to clothing. Many cases of elevator accidents occur because clothes are stuck under a conveyor belt.

There have been many cases of pants / tops on the top / bottom step of the ladder. So, you need to pay attention when going to these steps: lift your feet high and decisively to step out of the ladder.

• Use the handrail properly , do not lean on the armrest or turn around, turn back - avoid losing balance or promptly handle when there is a problem.

• Absolutely do not bring heavy cribs and boxes onto the escalator to ensure your safety and the people around you.
• There is a lot of information: When preparing to step up or down the escalator, you should choose the floor position right next to the edge of the conveyor belt (No. 1) to ground and avoid placing your foot on the armrest area (No. 2) . Because according to the structure of the normal escalator, the position of the armrests is often left to match the structure of the frame, so if the force is strong, this position will likely collapse and cause an accident. After landing at the 1st position, you should take a long step to put your foot on the floor (number 3) to ensure safety.

However, this is lacking in facilities, because elevators are made of extremely durable materials, with great bearing capacity. The above accident is caused by installation errors. If the ladder is made according to standards, no position is unsafe.