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KONE 2013 | CORPOR ATE RESPONSIBILIT Y REPORT
SAFET Y
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INSTALLATION
KONE’s installation
methods and processes are
designed to protect installer
safety whilst enabling
product quality and
reliability. KONE follows
the 5s methodology in all
of its installation processes.
KONE uses continuous
training, installation safety &
method passport, site audits,
and risk-assessed methods
to control site safety.
USE
KONE supports customers
and building owners in
promoting the safe use of
elevators, escalators and
automatic building doors.
KONE communicates
actively about safety issues,
and organizes events for
end users and customers
to promote the safe use of
equipment we maintain.
MODERNIZATION
KONE develops
modernization solutions
for upgrading or replacing
existing equipment with
new solutions that meet
or exceed the latest safety
standards, improving
equipment reliability and
user safety.
Products are installed by
professional technicians
following strict
modernization processes
that include safety
requirements.
MAINTENANCE
KONE maintains the safety
of elevators, escalators,
and automatic doors using
preventive maintenance
methods.
We train our maintenance
professionals regularly so
that they have the required
competence to perform
their work safety.
Showing the safe way
KONE provides educational material to
equipment users and organizes global
events on safety. In 2013 we continued
our work in educating children and
for example produced an animation
featuring our safety mascots Bob and
Max. Read more at
www.kone.com/safety.
Children should alwaysbe
accompaniedby an adult
and theirhands shouldbe
heldduring the ride.
Keep feet firmly on
the step and away from
the escalator’s sides.
At the end of the ride,
step offproperly from the
escalator andmake room
for thenextpassengers
to step off.
Face forward andhold
thehandrail.
Using escalatorsproperly ensures a safe and comfortable ride for
everyone. Follow these simpleguidelines toprevent injuries and
enhance your safety.
Escalator do
s
!
!
The emergency stop
button shouldbe used
in case of an incident or
escalatormalfunction.
Watch your stepwhen
entering or exiting the
elevator, as itmaynotbe
levelwith theground.
When you enter the
elevator,walk to theback
of the car, face forward
and keep away from the
doors.
Childrenmust alwaysbe
accompaniedby an adult,
and theirhands shouldbe
held for theduration of
the ride. Pets shouldbe
kept close on the leash.
If the car is full,bepatient
andwait for thenext ride.
If younotice something
unusual about the elevator,
please inform the facility
management immediately, or
call the elevatormaintenance
company to inspect it.
Using elevatorsproperly ensures a safe and comfortable
ride for everyone. Follow these simpleguidelines to
prevent injuries and enhance safety.
Elevator do
s
!