Safety at Schindler
Elevator and escalator safety is a core value at Schindler. We design and build our elevators and escalators with many safety features to help give riders peace of mind while using them. We are also active in providing information to passengers, and work together with those who manage or operate elevators and escalators to maintain and improve safe usage and operation.
We do not compromise on the safety and health of those who use our products and work for our business. We believe that all injuries, work-related illnesses, and accidents are preventable, and we have the highest standards of safety and health performance in place.
- Product safety
- Employee safety
- FQE
Product safety
We move more than 2 billion people every day. Delivering safe and reliable products and services is an essential element of the way we work.
Today's elevator, escalator, and moving walk systems adhere to strict safety codes and standards and incorporate a wide variety of product safety features. These features are designed to encourage proper ridership, prevent accidents, and give passengers a quick, dependable ride.
Elevator safety features
- Safety brakes
- Door sensors
- Door closing devices
- Hoistway door interlocks
- Hoistway safety switches
- Door restraints
- Emergency evacuation feature
- Pit buffers
- Emergency alarm switches
- Emergency telephones or communications devices
- Emergency lighting
- Emergency power
- Fire emergency systems
Escalator & moving walk safety features
- Sensors to trigger automatic shutdown if a component is outside of its normal position
- Skirt brushes to help prevent objects from being caught in the escalator
- Handrail motion detectors
- Step integrity monitors
- Missing step monitors
- Combplate detectors
- Step level monitors
- Skirt switches
- Emergency stop buttons
- Controlled stop braking
- Understep lighting
- Yellow combfingers
- Handrail guards
Employee safety
At the end of each day, we want employees to return home safely. We work hard to continuously improve safety within Schindler.
Safety for each one of our customers and employees is first and foremost.
Our behavior-based safety training
Being aware of potential risks and how to avoid and mitigate them are key elements of being safe on the job. In comprehensive behavior-based safety trainings, Schindler promotes a sophisticated safety culture amongst all employees. We also conduct management-led safety job-site visits and training sessions, and on-the-job pre-task risk assessments by supervisors and technicians, to build an incident-free culture.
Safety and health awareness days
Around the world, we regularly conduct safety and health awareness workshops to help employees regard safety as a personal asset and practice an open feedback culture among colleagues. These events also touch on personal conduct in general and how to stay safe on the job, on the move, and at home.
Field Quality & Excellence
At Schindler, we don’t just make, maintain, and install our equipment. Just like you, we ride it every day with our families.
That's where Field Quality & Excellence (FQE) comes in. All Schindler equipment passes a rigorous safety check from an independent FQE team before being turned over to you.
Brochure downloads
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Ups & Downs Safety Magazine
An award-winning magazine offering important safety tips for elevator and escalator riders.
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An Owner's Guide for Schindler Customers
Designed for those who own or manage buildings where elevators or escalators are installed. Tips on safe and efficient operation are included, along with basic guidance on the functioning of the equipment.
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NEII Safety Infographic Going Up
Elevators and escalators safely move more people than any other form of transportation. See how they compare.
Explore equipment safety upgrades
Elevator upgrades
Choose from a variety of affordable, versatile upgrades for elevators. Upgrades can enhance safety and security, boost performance and reliability, and improve aesthetics.
Escalator upgrades
Explore the many benefits of escalator upgrades with Schindler. Schindler offers upgrades in all different areas in order to make your escalators run smoother, safer, and more reliably.