Citation

Wilk S. Elevator World 2006; 54(9): 129-132.

Affiliation

WCH Professional Services, LLC, Kunkletown, PA, United States

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Elevator World)

DOI

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Abstract

Elevator shutdowns occur due to one of three reasons such as loss of building power, passenger misuse or abuse, or electrical or mechanical failure. When entrapped, elevator passengers need to follow important steps to ensure safety and these include: staying in the elevator, do not worry about air and being in the dark, be calm and patient, communicate with people outside of the elevator, move away from the doors in case they are opened by rescue personnel and sit on the floor. For building managers and owners, cases of elevator entrapment related to loss of power can be prevented if a generator is in place to provide standby power for the elevator, an elevator emergency return unit (ERU) is installed and proper evacuation procedures are implemented.

Language: en