Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Tips For Keeping Safe While 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 have to pay attention to the door sensors. The elevators are normally equipped with door sensors so that they detect objects within their path. If you stand in front of these sensors, the doors will open. However, there will be times when these sensors malfunction. Avoid dashing through closing doors since you might get trapped.

Once you are already aboard this contraption, then you better stay far away from the door. It is important for you to be far away so that you do not get your loose clothing, some personal items, or your bags stuck in between the door. If you do this, then you can keep the chances of getting injuries significantly low.

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.

It is important to avoid manually opening the doors of the elevators. You should never pull, pry it open, or any other method. If the doors do not open the way they should, you better press the alarm button. This allows you to contact the maintenance department of the building at the soonest time possible.

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 the most important tips that you have to pay attention to for safety. There should be other safety tips you can follow for the use of the freight elevators though. You need to follow them if you want to be safe when riding the contraption.




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