Safety campaign launched at KL Sentral
Tuesday, 1 Aug 2017 - A CAMPAIGN on elevator and escalator safety was held in conjunction with the Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya Occupational Safety and Health Week 2017 at KL Sentral.
It was organised by the Occupational Safety and Health Department (DOSH) in partnership with Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB) and Antah Schindler Sdn Bhd.
The campaign was launched by DOSH director-general Datuk Mohtar Musri who said both the owners of premises and users of elevators and escalators are responsible for ensuring everyone is safe when using the facilities.
“Owners must ensure every elevator and escalator installed in their premises are maintained according to schedule.
Mohtar added that they must appoint firms and people certified by DOSH to carry out checks on the elevators and escalators.
“Users, especially parents, too must be mindful of the need to supervise their children and comply with the guidelines as 95% of elevator and escalator incidents involve the young,” Mohtar said.
Up until June this year, a total of 4,201 elevators and 972 escalators were checked by DOSH involving new inspections as well as Certificate of Fitness renewals.
The inspections showed that all elevators and escalators are functional and comply with the standards set by DOSH.
If any do not, DOSH will issue an improvement order.
In addition to the co-organiser and venue sponsor, Mohtar also thanked the Malaysia Shopping Malls Association and Malaysian Lift and Escalators Association for their commitment in prioritising elevator and escalator safety.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/community/2017/08/01/safety-campaign-launched-at-kl-sentral/#bVV5X1OezzOcFKot.99
