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Escalator Safety

3/2/2014

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    There has been some accidents involving escalators. Even thought they are relatively safe, it's a machine and takes time to stop. But once they grab a hold of you, it's like a meat grinder. It will tear you up. To avoid any accidents, don't let jacket, scarfs, shoe laces or anything that hangs off your body and touch the steps. Watch when you step on the escalator. Don't put your feel to the side, under the brushes. Keep your feet in the center of the step. ALWAYS face forward, horsing around will not end well . As you come to the end of your ride on the escalator, watch the step as it comes into the comb plate. Pick your feet up and step off the escalator, don't shuffle your feet off. And last but not least always on to the hand rail. If the escalator comes to a sudden stop, at least you will be able to hold your balance and stay on your feet, preventing a fall. 
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4/5/2014 05:51:15 pm

I didn't take this picture, but I did help install these escalators down at Ground Zero for 11 months. It was such an honor to be a part of American history.

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James Hunt link
1/6/2015 11:12:29 pm

It’s really a great post..I would like to appreciate your work and I am going to recommend it to my friends.

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Theresa link
4/29/2019 11:27:53 am

Always be safe on an escalator!

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3/6/2021 02:12:41 am

The home on this project sustained major damage as evidenced by smoke and fire damage in the attic (pictured above). By coincidence, while inspecting this home and laying out the new electrical system for this home, we heard fire engine sirens. As we were leaving, we observed another home a block away on fire with firefighters in full gear battling the flames.

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3/6/2021 02:48:41 am

Thanks for sharing your experience and I find your story very true as I too have observed this to some people I know. I agree, it pays to use a qualified electrician. I am quite interested in this topic. Hope you will elaborate more on it in future posts. and I agree with your opinion why we pay qualified electrician. Licensed electrician are always in the know of new developments, underwent proper education and training. When it comes to safety, perhaps we don't want to cut corners in that department, as we know a faulty wiring can lead to large fires.

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