Public Safety
Elevator and Escalator Data Study
Construction researcher releases detailed report on death and injuries in the U.S. CPWR — The Center for Construction Research and Training has released Deaths and Injuries Involving Elevators or Escalators...
Integral Safety Vision
A look at improving equipment safety via awareness programs around the world This article was first presented at the 2018 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Istanbul. For more information...
Use of Lifts Increasingly Important in Evacuations from Buildings
New European standard prEN 81-76 is in development to address the issue. The use of lifts in the evacuation of persons is getting increasing attention. Whereas the motto used to...
Beware of Little Hands Getting Trapped in Glass Lift Doors
Children “look” with their hands, when doors may open suddenly. In recent years, Liftinstituut received accident reports of children getting trapped in glass lift doors as their little hands were...
EESF’s Safe T Riders Program Relaunches
Superhero characters, digital focus aim to better educate children about elevator and escalator safety. In August, the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) relaunched its Safe T Riders program for children,...
Escalator Safety for Owners: New Responsibilities
Outlining the rationale and steps for mandatory daily startup procedures Injuries occur about 15 times more frequently on escalators than elevators. About 10,000 escalator-related injuries per year result in emergency-room...
Report Released on Use of Lifts for Evacuation from High Rises
Evacuation time is almost always shorter, and chance of survival is almost always greater, making the practice necessary. reprinted from Liftinstituut Magazine The English translation of the impressive “Background Report:...
Greater Ramifications for Elevator Violations
An elevator maintenance contractor that operates in Ontario, Canada, was recently convicted of three counts related to elevator safety violations and fined CAD$400,000 (US$389,124) by the Ontario Court of Justice...
Teachers Endorse Safe-T Rider Program
The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation conducted a survey and focus group on its Safe-T Rider program, and results show an overall positive perception. Since 1991, the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation...
Innovation in Elevator Safety Management in South China
Statistics, maintenance, inspection and liability insurance in South China are covered. South China’s Guangdong province stands out among other Chinese provinces and municipalities by having the greatest numbers of elevators...
