Lift breakdown procedures

Following a recent incident, I have been asked to review our procedures for releasing persons who may become trapped in a passenger lift if it breaks down. Could you detail what procedures and processes we need to have in place?

Q

Following a recent incident, I have been asked to review our procedures for releasing persons who may become trapped in a passenger lift if it breaks down. Could you detail what procedures and processes we need to have in place?

A

Passenger lifts, like all items of mechanical plant and equipment, can from time to time malfunction, which may cause passengers to become trapped.

It must be borne in mind that the responsibility to ensure that any passengers are safely released from lifts rests with the property owner/occupier. Local fire and rescue services should not be used for such purposes unless, for example, there is a medical emergency.

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