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Posted By grumpy
Do escalators in the workplace come under LOLER ?
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Posted By David A Cooper
Defintely not. Specifically excempted within the regs. If you want guidance look at PM45 Escalators: Periodic Thorough Examination which is the best info available although it is now out of print and will be replaced shortly be a SAFED document. If you can get hold of PM45 let me know and I will send you a copy. Dave
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Posted By Chris Jerman
Interesting point folks, as a retailer we have many escalators - all operating correctly of course. But in just over a week, we have had 3 children trap their feet in them whilst wearing 'Crocs' these new fad rubber sandals. They are very 'compliant' and seem to be very easily drawn into the comb at the bottom of the steps. Not what the poster was after but an opportune place to stick this in. As we encourage the children to hold the handrail, they seem to get against the brushes at the side of the treads and this draws their feet in like an in running nip. Standing in the middle of the step, they're probably fine.
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Posted By Stewart Fullarton Hi Chris, Sorry Grumpy to hijack the thread. We operate a lot of escalators and the problem you have mentioned with shoes getting stuck at the bottom of the escalator is one we had too, after making a minor alteration the amount of these accidents has stopped. All we did was remove the last 6 to 8 inches of brush. As once the brush runs out the kids remove their feet. Simple and effective. If you want a picture i can send you one by email. Stewart.fullarton@nexus.org.ukSee clause 5.1.5.6.3 section D of EN115 1995 Part of amendment A2 - take a look at the requirement for the ending of skirt deflecting brushes.
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Posted By David A Cooper
Just to respond to Stewarts comments. There is only 1 escalator manufacturer that ran the brushes over the top of the comb plates and this causes a triangulation causing a trapping hazard. Dave
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