Importance of Elevator Shaft Barricade
Most elevator shaft accidents are caused by falls. Elevator shafts tend to be deep and narrow, which often leads to permanent injuries. The confined space and long drop also inhibit rescue efforts, which may increase the long-term effects of the following common injuries:
Unfortunately, falls aren’t the only risk, open elevator shafts also pose threats of being caught in or between moving parts, getting struck by a moving car or counterweight, and being crushed by falling debris or collapsed platforms all of which can be deadly.
Hazards of unprotected Lift shaft entrance:
- Falling Hazard (material, employee, passer-by, other employees).
- Head injury of knocked down objects from open doorways.
- Unguarded doorways could allow unauthorized access to the lift shaft.
- Unguarded doorways could allow people to fall into lift shaft.
Do’s | Don’ts |
Safety
barricade must be fixed properly to the wall at every job site and each
lift doorway, to prevent un-authorized access to the lift shaft | Do not Stack any materials in front of barricade & shaft openings. |
Barricades must always be kept rigidly locked. | NEVER leave the barricades open at any point of time |
A danger sign must be placed on the front of the Barricade | Don’t hang electrical wires on barricades |
Ensure shaft entrance is fully covered & use of all PPE’s. | Never use makeshift entrance barricades |
Proper housekeeping shall be maintained in front of lift entrance barricades to prevent slip trip falls & fall of material | NEVER remove the barricades till the landing doors are installed & Mechanically locked |
Always use company standard barricade & follow procedures | Don’t enter in the shaft if anyone working in Hostway |
Before work start, always ensure all landings barricade properly fixed and record it in daily JHA. | Don’t take any shortcut while working in shaft |
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