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How to enter the Elevator Pit?

”𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 π„π§π­πžπ« 𝐭𝐑𝐞 𝐄π₯𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐒𝐭?”

βœ…The below basic safe work procedure is only for the trained and authorized elevator professionals only.

π‘¬π’π’•π’†π’“π’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓 π’‘π’Šπ’• π’Šπ’” 𝒂 π’„π’“π’Šπ’•π’Šπ’„π’‚π’ π’•π’‚π’”π’Œ 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 π’“π’†π’’π’–π’Šπ’“π’†π’” π’”π’•π’“π’Šπ’„π’• 𝒂𝒅𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐 π’”π’‚π’‡π’†π’•π’š 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒔.

βœ”Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, helmet, and safety shoes.

βœ”To avoid any confusion, always coordinate with the building authorities before starting such activities or confirm with the control room (if any) that the lift is out of service.

βœ”Please the safety barricade around the bottom landing door to restrict the unauthroized access. And place the β€œElevator Under Maintenance” or β€œWork in Progress” signage at the main floor elevator door / entrance to aware the passengers.

βœ”Before beginning, ensure the elevator is de-energized, tagged, and locked out.

βœ”Inspect the pit area for potential hazards such as water, debris, or live electrical components.

βœ”Switch ON the pit light and always use a secure ladder and maintain three points of contact while descending. Carry a flashlight to ensure visibility in low-light conditions.

βœ”Never work alone; a trained colleague should monitor your activity. Safety is paramountβ€”follow local regulations and your company safety guidelines to avoid accidents and ensure a smooth workflow.

Follow almost the same safety protocol in the reverse sequence when work is completed.

Always keep π’π€π…π„π“π˜ π…πˆπ‘π’π“, while performing any activities.

Founder of the Society of Elevators & Escalators Professionals

Thanks for sharing this informative post. IMO, only trained employees should be allowed to conduct such an activity.

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