Escalator Safety

Escalator Safety

Escalators are increasingly being installed in our country and are becoming a popular means of transportation in public places, shopping centers, etc. They facilitate movement between floors. However, they can be extremely dangerous if misused or not properly maintained. The vast majority of injuries are related to falls and hands, feet or shoes getting caught in escalators. Typically, passenger behavior, equipment malfunction, and external factors are the primary causes. Accidents involving escalators can result in serious medical consequences such as soft tissue injuries, severe injuries, injuries to multiple body parts, severe trauma, and sometimes death. Our population, especially those living in rural and semi-urban areas, are just beginning to use escalators. It is not an exaggeration to say that some are even afraid to use them

Accidents

Most escalator accidents are due to slips, trips and falls. There are two types of falls: one occurs on the escalator and the other occurs over the escalator handrail. Falls over handrails are most often due to improper use.