With hurricane season upon us, safety becomes a top priority for residents, especially those living in buildings with elevators. While elevators offer convenience, they also pose unique risks during severe weather events like hurricanes. Understanding how to safely navigate elevator use during a storm can make a significant difference in ensuring personal safety and minimizing… Read more »
Category: Elevator Safety
Elevator Safety: Do’s and Don’ts of Elevator Operation
We all know elevator safety is a crucial aspect of building and home management. But not everyone is aware of the ins and outs of elevator safety on a daily basis. And if they do, they can certainly benefit from a refresher. So today we’ll talk about do’s and don’ts of safe elevator operation. Do:… Read more »
A Guide to Elevator Safety
Safety is of paramount importance when using an elevator. Whether you’re going one floor up or multiple floors down, always be conscious of elevator safety rules to not only ensure proper operation but to ensure no one gets injured. Here is your guide to elevator safety at work and at home. Approaching an Elevator Know… Read more »
Safety Features for Elevator Design
Elevators offer an unparalleled amount of convenience and comfortable travel between floors for passengers, whether in a hotel, apartment building or office complex. However, at the top of the list of things to consider when designing an elevator should be safety. From safety brakes and door sensors to emergency lighting and pit buffers, there are… Read more »
Home Elevator Emergency Planning
No one can prevent elevator emergencies from happening. Things happen that are out of your control. But what you can do is prepare for any eventuality by stocking up on supplies to ensure a blackout, fire, weather event, or other emergency doesn’t sideline your operations. Emergency planning is vital for commercial elevators, to be sure,… Read more »
Elevator Hazards and How to Avoid Them
For many people, riding an elevator is a daily occurrence. But whether you ride them every day or just occasionally, there are certain potential dangers that come with elevators. According to the CDC, accidents involving elevators or escalators kill 30 people and seriously injure 17,000 people each year in this country. Here we will outline… Read more »
Home Elevator Safety
Safety is of paramount importance when deciding to install a residential elevator. Safe operation is the key to enjoying your elevator – whether stair chair, dumbwaiter or passenger elevator – safely and reliably. But it’s not enough for you to educate yourself on proper usage. You also have to teach everyone living in the household… Read more »
Ensuring Safety with Residential Elevators
Having a residential elevator in your home is certainly a convenience and a privilege. But you have to understand how to safely operate it and educate everyone in the household about proper usage. Safety Tips For Standard Residential Elevators If you have a standard passenger elevator for your home, heed these safety tips. Choose experienced… Read more »
Creating a Fire Safety Plan
If you own or manage a building with elevators in it, it’s your responsibility to create and adhere to a comprehensive fire safety plan. This keeps everyone in the building – tenants, guests, clients, and customers – safe. It’s also a legal issue, as you need to adhere to all local fire safety codes. Let’s… Read more »
Comprehensive Elevator Safety
From proper cleaning and sanitizing protocols to fire safety/exit plans and weight limits, maintaining elevator safety is critical if you are a property manager or building owner. Whether your elevator is located in an apartment complex, in a mall, in an office park or in a skyscraper, it’s important to implement and follow strict safety… Read more »