How to take the elevator safely and politely epidemic season

Nowadays, elevators are an indispensable device in buildings and offices. It's that much, but not everyone knows how to use an elevator safely and effectively.

Directions for an elevator to safety during the corona epidemic season

  1. How to use the elevator when standing in the cabin of the elevator
  2. How to use the elevator politely and safely
  3. Handling situations when taking an elevator where the elevator is faulty

Here we will show you the basic steps to use the elevator properly as well as prevent disease when the corona virus is currently outbreak.

Use elevators when calling floors and waiting for elevators

  1. ▲: The selection button goes upstairs
  2. ▼: The selection button goes downstairs

When the elevator stops the floor will have a bell signal and buttons up or down will turn off.

  1. How to press to not damage the button: When pressing the elevator we press gently, Stop pressing when the button light is on.
  2. Do not press both buttons at once. The elevator will give priority to the running direction rather than the nearest floor.

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But now, when the corona virus is outbreaking with the number of people infected with death rising, we recommend that you use the elbow to press the elevator button, minimize hand contact with surfaces, to prevent infection.

Some of the buttons you care about when using elevators and how to use them:

  1. Bell button: yellow button is a button that indicates that someone is in the elevator or an unexpected situation occurs in the elevator.
  2. Phone button: The red button is an outgoing call button for contacting to know the status of the person in the ladder.
  3. Button with 2 arrows facing each other : is the button to close the floor and the cabin door quickly.
  4. The button has 2 arrows in opposite directions: it is a button that opens the floor quickly. In case someone enters after the elevator door is open we will press this button.
  5. Number of buttons on the button in the cabin to call the floor from low to high.
  6. There are embossed characters on each button of the elevator . This button is used for visually impaired people to select floors more easily.

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How to use the elevator when standing in the cabin of the elevator

There will be many buttons on the dashboard. Each node represents 1 floor. The user who wants to use on which floor will choose on that floor.

On the display panel will show the number of floors so you know where you are.

When the elevator lift cabin reaches the floor you need to stop, a bell will sound. The cabin door is equal to the floor door, the elevator automatically opens the door for you to exit.

An elevator will have a capacity with different loads: elevator loading capacity 250kg, lift load 350kg, elevator load 450kg, elevator load 500kg, 750kg, 1000kg. When the number of people getting into the elevator is too much and exceeds the load, the elevator will sound. Need fewer people so the elevator can continue running.

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When taking the elevator do not smoke, do not speak loudly, do not jump, run in the elevator cabin.

How to use the elevator politely and safely

When using an elevator in a public place, it is important to pay attention to the courtesy of using the elevator and how to use the lift to keep people safe.

The elevator ride should respect the lift in turn. First come first, First come first. When taking the elevator do not smoke, do not speak loudly, do not jump, run in the elevator cabin. This affects users of the ladder.

In case the elevator has an unusual problem, it is necessary to notify a manager for checking.

Handling situations when taking an elevator where the elevator is faulty

When the elevator is defective, the elevator does not run you need to calmly call outside. Press the alarm to alert the outside person and handle the situation.

When you are outside, you need to notify the manager or the elevator agency not to pry open the elevator door, this will be dangerous for people in the cabin and you too.

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