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CHAPTER 4 Occuptional Hazard and Control ¬ Safe use of lifts and…
CHAPTER 4 Occuptional Hazard and Control
¬ Safe use of lifts and Escalators ¬
Do
s and Don
ts
When fire case, do not use the lift.
Do not play with the emergency stop button.
Adults must accompanied their children.
Stay clear of the lift doors.
Do not press buttons mischievously.
Behave in the lift.
Do not use any sharp object to press the button.
Do not obstruct movement of the lift doors.
If trapped, keep calm and summon a help using the alarm bell and intercom
Be careful when enter /exit
Contact the buliding management for assistance if lift breaks down.
Do not exceed the permitted load weight.
The children must not play area the lift lobby or lean against the lift.
Obey the load
Do not smoke.
Press button for the floor required only
Safe and Proper Use of Escalator.
Do not place any package on the moving steps, handrail, deck board or landing plate.
Do not lean over the side of handrails.
Do not touch the step, comb, skirt, guard panel or handrail inlet.
Keep loose clothing from brushing against step.
Do not set on the escalator step.
Do not run or walk on the escalator.
Do not face opposite direction of travel.
Do not carry handbags outside the handrail.
Do not travel opposite direction.
Do not play near the escalator.
Do not take
Do not take animals on the escalator.
Do not extendany part of our body out of the escalator.
Do not vandalise the obstruction guards.
Do not stop when get off the escalator.
Keep our feet away from the skirting or yellow stripes.
Do not play with emegency stop button
Do not get on a step with wet shoes or hold a handrail with wet hands.
Do not stick the tip of umbrella into groove of the escalator step.
Avoid use escalator in the event of fire or earthquake.
Avoid use escalator when not operation.
Escalators standard safety devices
Comb plate switch
Emergency stop button
Safety notices
Step demarcation line
Handrail entry switch
Step chain safety switch
Shirt panel switch
Optional Safety Devices:
Deflector brush
Triangular guard-provided
Step demarcation light
Acts and regulations
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514)
Sections 15 and 18
Stipulate the duties and responsibilities of the owner to ensure fixtures such as lifts and escalators are safe for use
Sections 20 and 21
Stipulate the general duties of the designers, manufacturers and supplier to ensure fixtures such as lifts and escalators are safe for use
NADOPOD Regulations 2004
Stipulate the requirement of reporting any accident involve with lifts and escalators to Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)
What is NADOPOD?
A system for the Safety and Health Employer of an organization to report any accident, poisoning and workplace diseases to the DOSH.
Factories and Machinery Act 1967 (Act 139)
Section 19
Stipulates that no person shall be permitted to operate any certificated machinery without a valid CF (Certificate of Fitness)
Regulations 31, 32 and 33
Stipulates the duties of competent firms, competent person and lift owners.
Introduction
The machine that need care and scheduled maintenance
Vandalism and misuse will effect the performance
The owner need to educate user - to avoid accident
All people need to be responsible on this
General operation of list system
1.Lift car cage
is raised and lowered by wire ropes
Sheave rotates - ropes will move with the lift car.
The rails work with the safety gear system - to stop car when emergency
Penalty
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
RM50,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both.
Factories and Machinery Act (FMA)
RM100,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both.
Lift safety system
Multiple ropes
Gear braking system
A limit switch
Buffer at the bottom
Microprocessor base controller
Load sensor
2 different sets of door
Safety Devices in Lift Car
Alarm button
Door open / close botton
Door sensor
Overload device
Telephone Intercom
General operation of escalator system
3 main part
Power unit
Consist motor and reduction gear box
Provide power to drive the steps and handrail through the chain spoket
Moving stairs
A pair of rotating chain loops pulling a series of steps in an endless cycle
At top and bottom - the step converge each other
Handrails
Its will move synchronous speed with the step
To easy passenger to hold their hand
Certificate of fitness (CF)
Notice
Safety information
Notices displayed on the operation board in the lift
Smoking is strictly prohibited in the lift car
Press the alarm button in case of entrapment
Children must be accompanied by adults
Emergency contact number
Do not exceed the rated load and number of person.
Clear safety signs displayed on the glass panel near the entrance to the escalator
Keep loose clothing clear of escalator steps, combs and sides
Emergency contact number
No baby carriages, wheelchairs or similar items
Hold the handrail
No trolleys, shopping carts and similar items
Stand facing the direction of travel, keep feet away from sides and not exceeding the yellow line on the escalator
Pets must be carried when riding the escalator