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Safe Use of Lift and Escalator |
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The Ordinance
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| The use and maintenance of lifts and escalators in Hong Kong are governed by the Lifts and Escalators (Safety) Ordinance Chapter 327. No new lifts or escalators shall be used unless permitted by the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services. In the event of any contravention of the Ordinance, the owner of the lift and escalator shall be subject to prosecution. Service lifts are also under the control of this Ordinance except those installed in factories, industrial undertakings or kitchens in restaurants. |  |
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Responsibilities
of lift/escalator owner
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Maintain an up-to-date log book.
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Report accidents to the Director of Electrical and
Mechanical Services and registered contractor in writing.
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Ensure that only registered contractors or engineers
are engaged for repairs and maintenance works.
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Arrange endorsement of lift/escalator testing certificate.
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Periodic
maintenance and examination includes:
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Maintenance and Examination
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Escalator
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Lift
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Inspecting, cleaning, oiling and adjusting
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monthly
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monthly
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Periodic examination
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half-yearly
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yearly
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Periodic testing of safety equipment
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yearly
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yearly
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Full load safety test, overload device and brake
tests
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5 yearly
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How much do you
know about safety devices in lift
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Safety edge
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It opens the lift's doors when an obstacle is hit.
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Overload device
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It initiates an alarm when the rated load of the
lift is exceeded.
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Light sensors
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Lift's doors cannot be closed when an object is
detected.
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Emergency lighting
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It operates to light up inside of the lift when
the electricity supply fails.
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