Monday, June 23, 2014

Safety Tips For Using Cargo Elevator

By Kenya Campos


When it comes to elevators, there are those that are used in old factories while there are those that are installed in high-end buildings. Wherever the elevators are located, you have to remember a few safety tips when using them. Otherwise, you will not be able to work out the things that you need to do when an emergency occurs.

It is important that you have presence of mind when you are using freight elevators. This is so that you do not put your and the other passenger's life in danger. It will prevent fatalities and casualties. Here are some of the safety tips that you must always remember when using the cargo elevator these days.

First, you need to know that its door sensors are not always safe. While they are there to monitor whether there are something that obstructs its path and opens the door when something is detected, you have to remember that there are times that they do not work too. If you just dash through, you may get trapped instead.

If you are already on board the said contraption, you have to remember not to stand too close to the door. This is so that you can prevent any situations where clothing gets stuck there. This means that you also have to be sure that loose clothing, bags, and personal items are kept away from closing doors to decrease chances of injury.

If you are entering the said contraption, you should first make sure that its floor is properly aligned with the hallway. This is so that you decrease the chances of falling into the shaft. You need to pay close attention to the alignment of floors before you go ahead and get on or get off the said moving contraption.

Manually opening the door of the said contraption should be avoided. Do not try to open the door by pulling, prying it open, or any other similar method using force. If the door does not open in a manner that it should, then you simply need to press the alarm button so that you can contact the building's maintenance department.

Holding the door when someone is trying to enter the said contraption is a show of politeness. When you are a polite person and you are holding the door for someone else, you better avoid doing so using your hands or arms. The contraption has an open button. That is what you have to press to keep the contraption's door open.

When you have kids with you, you have to make sure that they are supervised at all times. They should not jump and down in the said place. Also, they should not lean against the door. If you allow them to engage in dangerous tasks, they can actually disrupt the elevators alignment process with the floors. You need to warn them about the risks involved.

These are certainly some of the tips that can keep you safe when you are using the said contraption. There are other tips that you can still follow too. You better remember each and every safety tip involved in using this contraption so that you can keep yourself and everyone else safe.




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