Accidents Involving Passenger Lift At Low Cost Apartments

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Accidents Involving Passenger Lift At Low Cost ApartmentsPhoto: View inside lift car after accident
The purpose of this safety alert is:
  • Regarding accident involving passenger lift recently.
  • As a guidance to avoid reoccurrence of the accident.

In September 2010, an incident had occurred involving passenger lift in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Four civilians have suffered injuries such as spinal fracture, fracture on leg part and other injuries. During the incident, four passengers were ascending the lift from ground level of the apartments. The lift did not stop at desired level before stuck for a moment and crush to the ground floor without control.

Forensic investigation found out that shaft, bearing and pulley of the counterweight were pulled out from their original position. The counterweight frame was bent and found dropped at the counterweight railing.

Recommended Control Measure
  1. The owner of the lift must ensure a competent lift company were appointed to do repair and maintenance for the lift.
  2. The competent lift company must ensure all the component in lift system particularly safety devices were properly maintained and services.
  3. Any repair work especially on critical parts of the lift should follow the manufacture specifications and international code of practice.
  4. Any defect regarding the lift design should be repaired as soon as possible.
  5. The competent lift company shall ensure that all the lift safety devices are functional and maintained periodically.

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