Elevators and escalators need handrails

We understand the need for people to have suitable barrier products. As a result, we supply an extensive list of merchandise. There are plenty of options that work for many different situations. This includes our handrail items and others like bollards and crash barriers. They are all made using the highest quality materials and available for competitive prices.

Most of us know about escalators and elevators. But, do you know how important handrails are with both of them? We want to have a look at this here.

Balancing

When it comes to elevators, against its three solid walls there often needs to be handrails that people can grab onto. The railings can help in various situations. For one thing, they aid the elderly and children. Such individuals might not have a good degree of balance. They could easily lose it, especially because an elevator's movement can be disorienting. This can be enough to make them stumble and fall. Minor bumps can be problematic as well.

These issues can happen when people use an escalator too. As such, having a handrail on both sides is necessary. They are unique though because they move as the escalators do, allowing people to travel up.

Guardrails also come in handy in the event of a more serious problem on an escalator or elevator. Jarring and sudden stops or starts can happen at any time. In instances like these, people need something to hold onto to stop a fall.

Handrails prevent many injuries

Having handrails available may appear simple. But, it can stop all kinds of injuries. Most commonly, holding onto the rails can aid in supporting the person's weight and stopping a fall. Falls can be dangerous. They can cause problems like bruises, scrapes, head trauma, concussions, and broken bones.

If people are riding on an escalator, falls can be especially dangerous. When someone loses their balance, they could fall backwards down the stairs. There may even be other people behind them. Falling into them can create more problems and injuries. Also, with an escalator, there is the possibility of having clothing or small body parts getting caught in the moving stairs.

You could use an escalator or elevator with missing or broken handrails. If you do, this can contribute to your injuries. Maintenance to both areas needs to be regularly performed. It should not solely be for engineering problems either. It needs to be for components that passengers use. Owners need to have the handrails examined frequently to ensure they are in top condition. Failing to do so will leave them responsible for injuries.

A flexible handrail provider

At Barrier Mart, we supply the UK with a host of high calibre barrier products. Our handrail merchandise is available in key clamp designs. There are both tubes and fittings available. The rails come in a multitude of sizes as well. As a result, you can choose what you need to create a sturdy railing for many settings.

If you would like to order any products, please let us know or shop on our website.