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...
Category: Elevator and Escalator Injuries
Trapped in an Elevator? Here’s What to Do
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...
Tips for Staying Safe When Using an Elevator
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...
Children More Vulnerable to Elevator and Escalator Injuries
Elevators and escalators can save you a lot of time getting from one floor to another. However, when you are accompanied by children, their risk of being injured while taking one of these devices is increased. This is because children are more vulnerable to elevator and escalator injuries. In fact,...