The latest version of the "Safety Regulations for Manufacturing and Installation of Escalators and Moving Walkways" will officially come into effect before August 1st. The new regulations require that shopping malls with escalators must display clear warning signs. Has the installation of escalators in public places such as shopping malls and supermarkets in our city achieved this? In recent days, reporters have visited the city and found that although most escalators in public places have safety warning signs, some signs are too outdated and some signs are not eye-catching enough to serve as reminders. Moreover, citizens generally have weak safety awareness when riding escalators. The reporter investigated that some escalator warning signs were unclear
The reporter saw in Wal Mart Supermarket that the escalator runs up and down side by side, and there is no wall on either side of the elevator at the entrance that is easy to meet or cause injury, so there is no warning. However, it is worth noting that there are no safety reminders for the escalators at the entrance of the elevator.
In urban shopping malls, the cross shaped escalator that goes up and down may seem faster, but it poses a greater safety hazard. Once you lean out of the elevator on this "scissor style" escalator, you may be hit by the reverse running elevator floor, causing an accident. Therefore, shopping malls must inform passengers with clear and prominent warning signs. At the corner between the up elevator and the second floor slab in Baisheng Shopping Center, although there is a warning sign hanging with the words "Be careful when meeting", the font is small and the color is relatively light, making it difficult to see clearly from a distance, which is very inconspicuous. If a child sticks their head out and looks down while riding an elevator, they are also likely to be accidentally injured by the angle next to them. In contrast, the signage of Tianhong Shopping Center is more prominent and detailed. In addition to general instructions, there are also words posted at the entrance and exit of the elevator that read "Please be careful of pinching your feet". Moreover, the danger triangle area between the escalator and the building is equipped with barriers, but the position of the warning sign is parallel to the upward direction and can only be seen when the distance is relatively close. Citizens' awareness of escalator safety is generally weak
During the interview, the reporter found that citizens know very little about the safety knowledge of taking the elevator. Most people rush up the elevator, and few pay attention to the elevator signs. Moreover, many parents do not pay much attention to their children's safety when taking the elevator, and even allow their children to play in the elevator.
When the reporter arrived at Jiarunduo Supermarket, he happened to witness a thrilling scene where a seven or eight year old child suddenly climbed onto the handrail on the right side of the elevator, stumbled, and almost jumped out of the elevator. Fortunately, the adult next to him was quick witted and grabbed the child. On the escalator of Baisheng Shopping Mall, there was a woman with a little boy who was holding onto the right armrest and rubbing her feet against the elevator glass, but the parents did not stop her. When another mother took the elevator with her 8-year-old son, the child stood upside down. After being reminded by the reporter, the mother said she would definitely pay attention. During the interview, many staff members from shopping malls and supermarkets told reporters that in recent hot weather, there are always adults bringing their children here to escape the heat, and these children love to play and laugh in the elevator the most.
Each escalator has two emergency buttons, located at the bottom and top of the escalator in the lower right or lower left corner. But most citizens cannot explain the purpose of this button. The reporter randomly interviewed several citizens in the mall, and most of them did not know what the emergency button was and when it should be used. Some people believe that only elevator staff can operate it, while others may not even notice that there are brake buttons at both ends of the escalator. The department reminds that there are many precautions to take when riding an escalator
How to safely ride an escalator? The reporter learned from the Municipal Quality Supervision Bureau that citizens should pay attention to several things when taking escalators: when taking an escalator, passengers should stand on the right side facing the direction of the escalator, hold the handrail on the right side of the escalator, and stand within the yellow line around the step treads to prevent the hem of their pants from getting caught up in the gaps during movement; Children riding on escalators must be accompanied by adults and held by adults. Jumping or playing on the escalator is strictly prohibited; Do not extend your hands and head out of the escalator to prevent being hit by nearby obstacles during its operation; Each escalator has a red emergency stop button on both the upper and lower parts. Once an accident occurs, press the button immediately and the escalator will stop immediately to prevent the danger from further escalating.
In addition, passengers should also pay attention to whether the elevator they are taking is posted with a "safety inspection qualified" sign and "elevator safety precautions", which are the most direct basis for citizens to judge whether there are safety hazards in the elevator they are taking. If there is no "safety inspection qualified" sign or "elevator safety precautions" inside the elevator, citizens can directly call the quality supervision department's complaint hotline 12365 to report.
