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"In the United States escalator accidents are fairly common. Each year approximately 10,000 people are sent to the emergency room due to accidents involving escalators. When taken in context with the millions of escalators in use along with the volume of passengers they move each year, this may not be necessarily a large percentage."
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Where can one find information on the history of escalator accidents?
If someone wants information on the history of escalator accidents in general then it is worth approaching the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation. They have the history of elevators and escalators and records of accidents and incidents that have been reported to them.
Are escalator accidents real?
yes they do exist even in real life they do.
What is going happen when shopping carts are allowed in escalators?
if shopping carts are allowed in escalators an escalator accident will happen you know that escalator accidents are hard to survive.
What does a quartz watch and escalator have in common?
Both a quartz watch and an escalator are examples of periodic movement.
What germs are found on escalator hand rails?
Vagina fluids are the most common found germ on a escalator hand rail
What are common types of lab accidents?
Common types of lab accidents include:spillssplashesfires
How many reported incidences of escalator accidents have there been recently in New York City?
"Recently in NYC, in the past couple years their were 11,000 people injured while using escalators.To prevent these accidents, there are many safety rules though."
How invented the escalator?
escalator companys
What are some common accidents in the workplace?
Common "accidents" in the workplace may include:slips. trips, fallscutssprainsbeing struck by an object
What are common causes of transportation accidents?
The most common cause of transportation accidents is the driver being sleepy. The second most common cause of transportation accidents is the driver driving under the influence of alcohol.
How common are pedestrian accidents?
Pedestrian accidents are very common in today's world. Pedestrian accidents usually occur at intersections and are commonly caused by a backing truck or car.
How does the escalator function?
escalator function and application
