ELEVATOR SAFETY

What to do when you are trapped in a lift

We never know when and where accidents will happen to us, or people around us.

Read on and hope this piece of information may help when things do happen to our friends, our loved ones, and ourselves.

When you are facing life and death situations, whatever decisions or actions you make decides your survival. If you are caught in a lift breakdown, first thought in mind may be 'waiting to die'. But after reading below, things will definitely be different the next time you are caught in a lift.

First: Quickly press all the different levels of buttons in the lift.

Reason: When the emergency electricity supply is being activated, it will stop the lift from falling further.


Second: Hold on tight to the handle, if there is any.

Reason: It is to support your position and prevent you from falling or getting hurt when you lost your balance.


Third: Lean your back and head against the wall forming a straight line.

Reason: Leaning against the wall is to use it as a support for your back/spine as protection.


Fourth: Bend your knees.

Reason: When the lift falls, you will now know when it will hit the ground, and it may result in whole body bone fracture. Ligament is a flexible, connective tissue. It can be attached to the bone part of the activities, but limit the scope of their activities in order to avoid injury. Thus, the impact of fractured bones will be minimized from the severe pressure during fall.


Lastly:

Don't forget to use the emergency telephone/speaker button to call the security for help.

A safety advice from a friend, who experienced a life threatening situation inside an elevator.

Many thanks buddy, for sharing this safety information.