The use of elevators often brings a sense of relief; after all, you are headed to the floor you want to get to without having to climb up flights of stairs – especially if you’ve got a bunch of things in tow. However, that sense of relief can be easily eradicated and...
Elevators are a time- and energy-saving tool to get from one floor to another. But while generally pleasant to use, you run the risk of getting trapped in one. Surprisingly, this is not uncommon. So, if you find yourself trapped in an elevator it can be easy to panic. However, by following...
Elevators are a great way to travel between floors quickly and efficiently. However, they aren’t without risk of injury. While you can’t always prevent an elevator accident from occurring, there are certain things that you can do to decrease the likelihood of injury to yourself and others. Here are tips for...
Each year, thousands of children are injured in elevator and escalator accidents across the U.S.—many of them right here in Texas. Due to their size, limited coordination, and tendency to mimic risky behavior, children are particularly vulnerable when using these common devices. While many of these injuries are preventable, some occur...
