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Elevator SafetyElevator Safety

Statistical Information on ElevatorsStatistical Information on ElevatorsIn the United States*In the United States* Estimated 600,000 ElevatorsEstimated 600,000 Elevators Over 120 Billion Elevator Riders Each YearOver 120 Billion Elevator Riders Each Year Over 575 Million Riders take an Elevator or Over 575 Million Riders take an Elevator or

Escalator in the U.S. daily. Escalator in the U.S. daily. *Source: Elevator World, Inc. (June 1996)*Source: Elevator World, Inc. (June 1996)

UC Elevator IncidentsUC Elevator Incidents 20 Reported Claims From 1995 20 Reported Claims From 1995 Loss of Over $800,000 for ClaimsLoss of Over $800,000 for Claims Reduced Quality of LifeReduced Quality of Life

Elevator Fatalities & InjuriesElevator Fatalities & InjuriesElevator & Escalator Elevator & Escalator Passenger Fatalities Passenger Fatalities (1997 – 2003)*(1997 – 2003)*

*Source – Center to Protect *Source – Center to Protect Workers Rights, National Institute Workers Rights, National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)/Centers for Disease (NIOSH)/Centers for Disease Control (CDC)Control (CDC)

U.S. Consumer U.S. Consumer Product & Safety Product & Safety CommissionCommission Estimate 11,000 Estimate 11,000

Elevator-Related Elevator-Related Injuries per YearInjuries per Year

How Do Elevators WorkHow Do Elevators WorkLow Rise Buildings – HydraulicLow Rise Buildings – Hydraulic Fluid-Driven PistonFluid-Driven Piston http://science.howstuffworks.com/elevator1.htmhttp://science.howstuffworks.com/elevator1.htm

Mid-to High Rise Buildings - CableMid-to High Rise Buildings - Cable Traction Steel Ropes: 4 to 8 CablesTraction Steel Ropes: 4 to 8 Cables http://science.howstuffworks.com/elevator3.htm http://science.howstuffworks.com/elevator3.htm

Elevator Safety SystemsElevator Safety Systems Cable Elevators – Braking System if Car Cable Elevators – Braking System if Car

Moves Too Fast & Governor to Catch CableMoves Too Fast & Governor to Catch Cable Electromagnetic BrakesElectromagnetic Brakes

Elevator CapacityElevator Capacity

1111 Franklin Street – 3500 lbs (23 People)1111 Franklin Street – 3500 lbs (23 People)Kaiser Building – 3000 lbs (20 People)Kaiser Building – 3000 lbs (20 People)415 20415 20thth Street – 5000 lbs (31 People) Street – 5000 lbs (31 People)

Elevator DoorsElevator DoorsTwo DoorsTwo Doors Door on Each FloorDoor on Each Floor Elevator Door (Door on the Car)Elevator Door (Door on the Car)

Computer Operates DoorComputer Operates Door Gear on Elevator Door to Open Floor DoorGear on Elevator Door to Open Floor Door

Doors Have Sensors Not to Close If Doors Have Sensors Not to Close If Someone is Between DoorsSomeone is Between Doors Always a Possibility for Sensors to Always a Possibility for Sensors to

MalfunctionMalfunction

Elevator Safety RulesElevator Safety RulesWatch Your Step Entering & Exiting – Look Watch Your Step Entering & Exiting – Look DownDown Elevator May Not Be Level to the FloorElevator May Not Be Level to the Floor Watch the Gap (Especially High Heels)Watch the Gap (Especially High Heels)

Leave Closing Doors AloneLeave Closing Doors Alone Door Sensors Are Not Always ReliableDoor Sensors Are Not Always Reliable Fatality in 2003 – Person Stuck in DoorFatality in 2003 – Person Stuck in Door

Never Enter an Elevator with A Suspicious Never Enter an Elevator with A Suspicious Looking Person InsideLooking Person Inside

Elevator Safety RulesElevator Safety Rules

Never Try to Leave a Stalled CarNever Try to Leave a Stalled Car Ring the Alarm Button and Wait Ring the Alarm Button and Wait Serious Injuries & Fatalities Have Serious Injuries & Fatalities Have

Occurred from Passengers Attempting to Occurred from Passengers Attempting to Exit Stalled Elevator Car Exit Stalled Elevator Car

Elevator Safety TripsElevator Safety TripsApproaching ElevatorsApproaching Elevators

Stand Aside for Exiting PassengersStand Aside for Exiting PassengersIf Elevator is Full – Wait for Next CarIf Elevator is Full – Wait for Next CarDon’t Try to Stop Closing Doors – Wait Don’t Try to Stop Closing Doors – Wait for the Next Elevatorfor the Next ElevatorFire or Other Situation(s) That Could Fire or Other Situation(s) That Could Lead to Disruption of Electrical Service Lead to Disruption of Electrical Service – Take the Stairs– Take the Stairs

Entering and Exiting ElevatorsEntering and Exiting Elevators

Once on Board, Press Floor Button & Once on Board, Press Floor Button & Move to Rear to Make Room for Move to Rear to Make Room for OthersOthersStand Clear of Doors, Keep Clothes & Stand Clear of Doors, Keep Clothes & Carry-ons Away From the DoorsCarry-ons Away From the DoorsPush “DOOR OPEN” to Hold Doors Push “DOOR OPEN” to Hold Doors OpenOpenPassengers Nearest Doors Should Passengers Nearest Doors Should Move FirstMove First

When Riding ElevatorsWhen Riding ElevatorsStand Next to Elevator WallsStand Next to Elevator WallsHold Hand Rails if AvailableHold Hand Rails if AvailablePay Attention to Floor Indicators & Be Pay Attention to Floor Indicators & Be Prepared to Exit at Your DestinationPrepared to Exit at Your DestinationIf Doors Do Not Open When Elevator Stops:If Doors Do Not Open When Elevator Stops: First Push “DOOR OPEN” ButtonFirst Push “DOOR OPEN” Button If Door Still Does Not Open, Ring Alarm or Use If Door Still Does Not Open, Ring Alarm or Use

the Intercom or Phonethe Intercom or Phone Wait Until Qualified Person Can Assist YouWait Until Qualified Person Can Assist You Do Not Attempt to Pry the Doors OpenDo Not Attempt to Pry the Doors Open

Elevator Safety ReminderElevator Safety Reminder

Elevators are mechanical devices – The Elevators are mechanical devices – The majority of the elevator-related injuries and majority of the elevator-related injuries and fatalities have occurred when passengers fatalities have occurred when passengers attempt to override the mechanical and attempt to override the mechanical and safety devices of the elevator.safety devices of the elevator.

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