There’s a lot to learn when it comes to elevator safety, and these are some of the tidbits you should be telling your kids to keep them safe.
Parents are always trying to keep their kids protected, and there are many pieces of safety advice that they teach regularly. For those who have home elevators, you’ll also need to teach your kids how to use them safely. There’s a lot to learn when it comes to elevator safety, and these are some of the tidbits you should be telling your kids to keep them safe.
How to Enter and Exit the Elevator
While getting on and off the elevator seems like a simple procedure, there are things to keep in mind. The main safety concern is making sure that your kids don’t have clothes that get stuck in the gaps of your elevator. That’s why you should tell your kids to be mindful of any loose-hanging clothes they have, and watch for other things that can get stuck, such as shoe laces or even long hair.
Tell Your Kids to Stay Away From the Elevator Doors While They Open and Close
The elevator doors can be dangerous when they’re opening and closing. That’s why you should tell your kids to stay away from the doors. You don’t want their hands getting stuck between the doors and the panels because this can cause injuries. You also want to inform your children to never try opening the doors with their hands or to stand in the gap where the doors open and close.
Tell Your Kids to Avoid Touching Buttons
While it may be tempting for kids to start pressing buttons to see what they do, you need to tell them to refrain from doing this. Pushing random buttons can compromise elevator safety because it may disrupt normal operations or even cause a false alarm to get activated. Many modern elevator models even come with emergency buttons, meaning a child could accidentally set off the elevator’s security measures if they’re pushing whatever buttons they see.
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