What are the dangers of escalator stopping suddenly?
Escalator suddenly stop, mainly rely on the escalator host brake function to maintain the escalator stop state, which is a power failure brake function of the motor, if at this time walking more people, to the escalator caused by the pressure over the braking force of the motor, resulting in the occurrence of brake failure, the escalator pedal will be sliding downward, resulting in casualties.
If you meet the escalator suddenly stopped, it may be out of order may also be temporary power supply is insufficient, then go up, in case the escalator starts to run again, it will bring great danger, so it is not to go.
In addition, many escalator failure, the surface looks is not moving, but the internal or normal operation, in addition to the piece you stand is solid, other places may be empty, if people walk on it, may lead to pedal rupture, the body is likely to be involved in the escalator chain, endangering life.
How to respond properly when experiencing an escalator malfunction?
The magnitude of injuries caused by elevator accidents is also related to the knowledge of safe elevator travel and self-rescue skills possessed by the rider, therefore, it is particularly important to master some basic self-rescue methods and common sense in riding the elevator.
In the escalator, no matter the up and down direction, the automatic elevator should have a red emergency stop button at the bottom of one side. Once the escalator accident, close to the button passengers should be the first time to press the button, the escalator will be within 2 seconds buffer 30-40 centimeters automatically stop, which can effectively avoid further deterioration of the situation
If there is no way to press the tight stop button at the first time, passengers should use both hands to firmly grasp the handrail of the escalator, and then lift their feet up without touching the escalator, so that the person will move with the guardrail of the escalator and won’t fall down, but there is a prerequisite that there should not be too many people on the elevator.
The most important thing is to protect your head and cervical vertebrae when encountering a crowded injury event, you can hold your pillow with one hand, protect the back of your neck with the other hand, flex your body, don’t run around, protect yourself on the spot, and hold your child up as soon as possible. When encountering the escalator backward quickly grasp the handrail, lowered posture to maintain stability, and communicate loudly with the surrounding people, remain calm, do not crowded trampling.
Post time: Oct-07-2023