Introduction
As the world's most widely used and safest form of
public transportation, elevators provide passengers
with incomparable convenience, dependability and
efficiency. The United Sates alone has about 425,000
elevators that annually carry more than 68 billion
passengers (12 times the population of the world)
about 927 million passenger miles. Although elevator
trips outnumber those taken on air, bus or rail
systems by several times, elevators are amazingly
safe.
Even though elevators have many built-in, dependable
safety features, you can help to promote a safe and
efficient ride by elevating your safety awareness at
each stage of your journey.
Calling the Car
Only press the "Up" or "Down" button once; repeated
button pushing won't bring an elevator faster. And
never press both buttons - you'll just slow down
service for yourself and others. Look or listen for
the signal announcing your car's arrival.
Registering your
Floor
Once you're on board, press the button for your floor.
Move to the back of the car to make room for other
passengers. If you need to keep the doors open longer
than the programmed time, press and hold the "Door
Open" button.
Don't Touch the Doors
If the doors begin to close as you are about to enter,
promptly step back and wait for the next car. Using
your hand, foot or objects like umbrellas or
briefcases to stop the doors may cause injury to you
and damage to the equipment. Remember, some older
elevators may not have doors which retract
automatically.
Door Safety
Don't hold the doors open by activating the door-edge
safety device. If you hear a buzzing sound while
you're holding the doors open, it means the system
needs to get the car moving immediately. Release the
door so the elevator can begin its trip.
Watch for Leveling
Today's elevators are designed to stop nearly even
with the building floor. However, a misoperation could
cause any elevator to mislevel. Don't just walk in or
out of an elevator without looking. Check to be sure
the floor surfaces are even before crossing the
doorway. And, if you spot a severe misleveling
situation, be sure to bring it to the attention of
building management so the car can be removed from
service.
Efficiency and
Courtesy
Step carefully. When an elevator arrives, stand aside
and let passengers exit. Passengers nearest the door
should move first.
Don't Discriminate
Gender or age has nothing to do with who should enter
or exit first. It's just common sense. The people
closest to the door should move first.
Courtesy Comes First
Displaying a few simple courtesies helps make the ride
quick and enjoyable for all. Remember:
