Elevator, Escalator & Moving Walkways Safety and Prevention Cincinnati/N. Kentucky International Airport
ELEVATOR ENTRAPMENTS Do not allow an employee or the traveling public to remove a trapped passenger Contact the ACC at 767-7777 or the Airport Police at 767-3123 to dispatch emergency personnel If you can communicate with the trapped passengers until emergency personnel arrive: Tell them to remain in the car Advise them that emergency personnel are on their way Attempt to keep passengers calm 2
ENTERING & EXITING ELEVATORS Mis-leveling can lead to trips and falls If you become aware of mis-leveling issues, contact the ACC at 7777 immediately. Never place hand, arm or leg in the path of a closing door to make it retract Remind passengers that being patient and waiting a few seconds longer for the next elevator car to arrive is always the best policy. 3
Never exceed passenger capacity If you notice passengers packing into elevators, politely suggest that a more comfortable and safe ride could be experienced if a few people would be willing to wait just a few seconds more for the next car. Children should be accompanied by an adult and never left alone in the vicinity of an elevator If you see people playing on an elevator or misusing it in any way, explain that there is a risk of injury and ask them to stop immediately. 4
NON-OPERATING ESCALATORS & WALKWAYS Non-operating escalators should not be used as a staircase. It is unsafe to utilize as a stairway. - They may be more steeply inclined than a standard stairway - The tread rise does not match standard stairway and it changes at the top and bottom of the unit Units not in service should be properly barricaded and notify the ACC at 7777. Provide adequate signage for elevator locations and/or direct passengers 5
ENTERING AND RIDING ESCALATORS & MOVING WALKWAYS Pay attention when walking onto and exiting escalator to avoid trips and falls All passengers should be facing forward All passengers should be holding a handrail Both feet should be placed in middle of the step and away from the side panels or edges of the step If you notice risky behavior, advise the passenger of the safety risk and to comply with the safety warnings posted on both ends of each unit. 6
STEPPING OFF ESCALATORS & WALKWAYS Promptly step off at the end of the ride DO NOT allow shoes to slide over comb plate Physically challenged passengers should not use the escalator Keep the landing area free of anything that will distract passengers or cause them to congregate at the exit point. Make sure elevator location signs are clearly displayed. If you see passengers attempting to board your escalators using walkers, wheelchairs, canes or crutches, immediately direct them to the nearest elevator for their safety. 7
Children should NEVER be transported on escalators & moving walkways in strollers Direct passengers with strollers to the nearest elevator for the safety of their children. No bulky or heavy material on escalators If you notice passengers/tenants about to transport large and bulky items on your escalators, immediately direct them to the nearest service or freight elevator for their safety and the safety of other riders. 8
AVOID FRICTION AREAS BETWEEN THE STEP AND THE SKIRTING Escalators Shoes and sandals with soft rubber construction can be caught between the escalator step and the side panel. An accident of this nature can cause serious injuries and is the most common accident involving escalators. Such incidents can be avoided by ensuring proper riding practices: Always face forward Always hold the handrail Place feet in the middle of the step away from the side panel and back of step Step carefully on and off the unit holding the handrail Keep loose items of clothing up off of the unit 9
AVOID HANDRAIL INLET Small fingers and hands can easily be pulled into handrail inlet and may result in a serious entrapment injury Escalators If you notice this type of behavior, advise the person to adhere to the safety warnings. NO SITTING ON STEPS Fingers, hands, and clothing can become caught in the gaps between moving stairs and side walls, possibly causing personal injury and/or damage to property If you notice a passenger using the escalator steps as a place to sit, immediately advise the passenger of the safety warnings to prevent injury. 10
Escalators DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PLAY ON OR NEAR ESCALATORS & MOVING WALKWAYS Children should be accompanied by an adult and never left alone in the vicinity of an escalator Children should ride the unit obeying all safety procedures Small children must be accompanied by an adult and hands held at all times on the unit Do not allow children to sit on the steps Make sure there are no loose items that can get caught in the unit. If you see anyone playing on an escalator or misusing it, explain that there is a risk of injury and ask them to obey the safety signage at both ends of the unit. If the misuse continues please contact the ACC at 767-7777. 11