As a piece of man-made technology, it is essential that an elevator is inspected by a licenced professional on a regular basis in order to ensure that it is safe for use. After all, a small problem can quickly develop into a serious issue that may end up putting the lives of passengers at risk. Here at Volkslift East Africa, our engineers are trained in order to deal with each and every lift related concern that our clients may have. Read on as we go over 3 signs that your elevator may be overdue a service…
Regular Breakdowns
In the event of a breakdown, an elevator is programmed to slowly grind to a halt within the shaft rather than plummet into the basement. With this said, breakdowns that occur frequently should be investigated by an engineer sooner rather than later as it often suggests that there is a serious fault with the mechanics that needs to be addressed.
Mid-Levelling
When an elevator cab stops above or below the desired floor, it is known as mid-levelling. This can cause health and safety issues as it may cause passengers to trip and fall over the lip as they enter or exit the lift. Usually, mid-levelling occurs when there is an issue with the brakes, and is more likely to occur when a lift is overdue a service or the maintenance requirements are regularly neglected.
Jerky Movements
An elevator journey that leaves passengers fearing for their lives is not an ideal outcome. In fact, these cabs should not be utilised until the problem is rectified. After all, jerky elevators can make a journey feel unstable and should be investigated promptly in order to determine the cause of such issues, especially when a service has not been carried out for quite some time.
Every functioning elevator should be inspected on a bi-annual basis in order to ensure that there aren’t any areas for concern within the internal components. In fact, a property owner that fails to abide by these requirements may land themselves with a hefty fine because they are an important health and safety regulation that must be implemented at all times. To find out more information about elevator servicing, get in contact with the lift maintenance experts at Volkslift East Africa today!
Elevator access control systems grant certain people access to specific floors in a building at predetermined times. Systems can control various numbers of elevators, depending on the control panel that is chosen. This can improve a business’s security and reduce costs.
An identification device can be issued to each person who works in the facility to grant access to specific floors within the building. Elevator access can be integrated with CCTV cameras to see who is attempting to use elevators to access various floors.
Elevator access can be granted or denied based on the user’s classification, the time of day, the elevator the person is attempting to use, and the armed state of a department. The status of a zone can be changed to grant or deny access. Elevator access control systems can be created that are both flexible and secure.
A company’s staff can change frequently. Employees can lose keys or not turn them in when their employment ends. By assigning each person a proximity card or key fob, an individual device can be removed from the system, which eliminates the need to change the locks in each elevator.
Many businesses require a supervisor to be present before other employees are allowed into the building. An elevator access control system can be set up so that only supervisors can disarm elevators and allow other personnel access.
Different departments can operate on different schedules. An access control system can allow access to individual elevators only at specific times.
The general public needs to be kept out of restricted areas. This can be accomplished by automatically locking and unlocking lobby elevators at specific times.
Employing guards to protect a business can be expensive. Using an elevator access control system, intercoms, and cameras can reduce the need for guards and lower costs.
Despite how many people ride elevators, a large number of riders are afraid that something could happen during their ride. While most people use them daily with no issues, it doesn’t change the fear and anxiety that occur due to the elevator myths told in the society. Here are three common elevator myths that might change your mind about elevator safety.
“Elevators Rely on One Rope”
Too many people believe that if one rope snaps on an elevator that it will free fall. Elevators use multiple steel cables and each cable can support the fully-loaded car. The truth is that most of the safety mechanisms in an elevator are hidden. In the movies, it may look like one snapped rope can cause an elevator to fall. This couldn’t be any farther from the actual truth.
“Elevator Doors Can Open Even if The Car is Not There”
You’ve seen it in movies, someone is waiting for an elevator, the doors open to nothing causing them to fall into the shaft. This will not happen in real life. Elevator doors are controlled by the car, when the car reaches the landing, it triggers the doors to open. If the car is not in the correct spot, the doors cannot open on their own. The only way the doors can open without a car is if they are pulled open by an elevator maintenance worker using the proper tools.
“A Crowded Elevator Can Fall”
Elevators are equipped with sensors that won’t let the elevator move if there are too many passengers. In fact, the doors will usually remain open and a buzzer will sound to warn people to get off the elevator. Once enough people are off the elevator, it will function again. In some cases, the elevator may even have technology to distribute riders to reduce overcrowding.
While everyone rides elevators, not everyone knows all of the safety measures involved. The truth is that elevators are safer than people imagine them to be. It makes sense why people have concerns about elevators, but most of it can easily be debunked. For elevator installation or for answers to your elevator questions, contact Elevator Service by calling 0716 757 222 or emailing us today!