In the event that you are unfortunate enough to be trapped in a faulty and falling lift, here are some tips that can help you to survive the fall. These survival tips are very simple yet has good logic to help minimise injuries during an accident like this.
How to survive a falling lift:
- Quickly press all the different levels of buttons in the lift.
- Hold on tight to the handle (if there is any).
- Lean your back and head against the wall forming a straight line.
- Bend your knees
Reasons for following the above 4 steps to survive a falling lift:
Point 1 – When the emergency electricity supply is being activated it will stop the lift from falling further.
Point 2 – It is to support your position and prevent you from falling or getting hurt when you lose your balance.
Point 3 – Leaning against the wall gives you support for your back/spine as a protection.
Point 4 – The ligament is a flexible, connective tissue. Bending the knees can help to reduce the impact of fractured bones, which will minimise severe pressure during a fall.
Share the above safety tips and steps with your family and friends. Of course we wish not for terrible accidents to happen, and a little knowledge like this can go a long way.
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I hope i will need to use these tips…Pretty scary.
How about squat down head bend and hands hold together to form a ball shape?
Elaine, I hope too that no one will ever need to use these tips.
Molly, I think that will work too. Just gotta be careful not to fall off while squating.