E Book - Elevator Safety Hand Book

There is risk involved in Installing, maintaining, repairing, and

modernizing l work of Lifts ( & Elevators) . In order to reduce these risks

and help promote an accident-free ( & Injury-Free ) workplace, It is

necessary to adopt and follow specific safe work practices & methods.

This GEA “Basic Safety Practices” booklet outlines some general and

specific safety practices that MUST be followed at all times.

This booklet has been made for all the people who are involved in the

installation, maintenance, repair, and modernization work for Elevators.

These people have a moral obligation and responsibility to follow these

practices to protect against any risks at work SItes This booklet also

helps in providing guidance to attain the highest level of protection to

everyone working at sites including the contractor’s and subcontractor’s

employees.

It is also the Elevator company's responsibility to identify, understand and

comply with all the codes and laws as applicable in their respective area

or state, or country. This booklet shall also help Elevator Installers or

Technicians or Helpers to learn & adopt safe work practices. It shall be

noted that it is their responsibility to follow the safety practices and for

using the PPE ( protective equipment ) given to them by their company or

contractor.

It may be well understood that Elevator Safety practices are mostly based

upon common sense and many of the safety practices are particularly

important as these can be classified as are best rules.

INTRODUCTION

Let's join hands to respect Elevator safety work practices. at all times and

adopt and ensure to follow them at all times.

Lastly, if you have any doubt or should anyone feel that the situation is not

fully under control or the site is not safe, immediately ask for support from

your supervisor or company or Management or customer as required.