How can you maintain elevators and escalators in large facilities?

2 Schedule preventive maintenance

The second step to maintaining elevators and escalators is to schedule preventive maintenance regularly. Preventive maintenance is the routine service and inspection of the components and systems of elevators and escalators to prevent breakdowns, malfunctions, and accidents. Preventive maintenance can help you extend the lifespan, improve the performance, and reduce the operating costs of elevators and escalators. You should follow the manufacturer's recommendations for preventive maintenance frequency and scope, as well as document and record the results.

4 Monitor and control conditions

The fourth step to maintaining elevators and escalators is to monitor and control the conditions that affect their operation. You should use sensors, meters, cameras, and software to measure and record the parameters such as temperature, humidity, vibration, noise, speed, load, and power of elevators and escalators. You should also control the environmental factors such as ventilation, lighting, and cleanliness of the elevator and escalator areas. By monitoring and controlling these conditions, you can prevent or detect potential problems and optimize the efficiency and comfort of elevators and escalators.

5 Respond to emergencies

The fifth step to maintaining elevators and escalators is to respond to emergencies promptly and effectively. Emergencies can include power outages, fire alarms, mechanical failures, entrapments, or injuries involving elevators and escalators. You should have a clear and comprehensive emergency plan that outlines the roles, responsibilities, and procedures for your staff, occupants, and authorities in case of an emergency. You should also have the necessary equipment, tools, and resources to handle the emergency situation safely and professionally.

6 Review and improve practices

The sixth step to maintaining elevators and escalators is to review and improve your maintenance practices continuously. You should collect and analyze the data and feedback from your maintenance activities, such as the frequency, duration, cost, and outcome of preventive and corrective maintenance, as well as the performance, availability, and satisfaction of elevators and escalators. You should also benchmark your practices against the industry standards and best practices and identify the areas for improvement. You should then implement the improvement actions and measure their impact on your maintenance goals and objectives.

7 Here’s what else to consider

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