Recently, a thrilling incident occurred in a shopping mall in Songjiang, Shanghai, where a little girl was accidentally caught in the escalator handle and pulled away while playing next to the escalator. Fortunately, after the emergency rescue of three passers-by and a supermarket staff, the little girl finally escaped safely. This joyful and sad experience has attracted the attention and vigilance of netizens. However, similar accidents are not the first time they have occurred, and the safety hazards of escalators deserve our attention.
On December 3, next to an escalator in Songjiang Tongle Life Plaza in Shanghai, a little girl stood alone by the escalator, constantly rubbing the handle of the escalator with her sleeve, and there was no guardianship around her. Suddenly, the girl lost her balance, was forcibly swept in by the escalator handle, and was quickly pulled away in an instant. This thrilling scene frightened the passers-by around them, and they couldn't help but lament the absence of their guardians. Fortunately, three passers-by immediately rushed forward and reached out to grab the girl, while a supermarket worker arrived and shut down the escalator in time. With the joint efforts of everyone, the little girl was successfully rescued, and the shopping mall also confirmed that she was fine.
The little girl stood next to the escalator and kept rubbing her sleeve against the handle of the escalator, perhaps driven by curiosity, but unfortunately led to a tragedy. She didn't realize how her body would be affected when she rubbed the handle of the escalator, let alone that such an action might jeopardize her safety. And the child did not continue to pay attention to her **, which also laid a hidden danger for the development of the situation.
When the girl lost her balance, the speed of the escalator swept her into it, and in an instant she was dragged down by the force of the escalator. At this moment, the passers-by around him stopped in horror, and their heartbeats couldn't help but speed up. For a moment, everyone was at a loss, but not everyone was just onlookers, three brave passers-by rushed to the escalator at risk, stretched out their arms and tried to hold the girl, trying their best to resist the impact of the escalator. Fortunately, their efforts were not in vain, and they succeeded in stabilizing the girl and freeing her from the danger of the escalator. Immediately afterward, a supermarket worker arrived quickly and quickly shut down the escalator to ensure that no one else was harmed. The dramatic scene is shocking and makes people sigh at the courage and selflessness of these heroes.
However, this is not the first time such a thrilling accident has occurred. Behind this convenient and fast escalator, there are many hidden safety hazards, and we must pay enough attention to them.
There have been many similar accidents in the past. On November 15 last year alone, there was a frightening incident. When Ms. Wang was riding the escalator with a stroller, the stroller accidentally overturned, causing the first joint of the middle finger of the 20-month-old baby's right hand to be pinched. Fortunately, after a meticulous search, the severed finger was found, and the finger grafting operation went smoothly. The accident inevitably raised questions about the safety of the escalator.
Another accident occurred in a subway station in Beijing on November 25 last year. When the two elderly people took the escalator out of the station, they accidentally fell down one after another. Seeing that they were about to fall from a height, the security personnel acted quickly and pressed the emergency stop button of the escalator, successfully supporting the two elderly people and resolving the tragedy in time. Such examples are a reminder once again that even seemingly mundane escalators pose a huge safety risk.
These similar safety incidents are a wake-up call that escalators are not as safe and reliable as we imagined. Behind the convenience, we can't ignore their potential dangers. As previous cases have demonstrated, escalator injuries and accidents are not uncommon, but occur frequently.
Escalators are used very frequently in daily life, whether it is a shopping mall, a station or a subway station. They provide people with a convenient and efficient mode of transportation, saving a lot of time and effort. However, it is this convenience that also makes them easy to overlook. While we are in fashion and seeking convenience, we may neglect our own safety.
Escalators operate on the principle of transporting passengers from one floor to another by means of chains or moving stairs, which are fast and powerful. However, it is its high speed and strong power that make it easy for passengers to be caught up in it when they accidentally lose their balance. Parts such as escalator handles and stair gears may also have a certain amount of injury and may damage passengers' limbs.
More worryingly, there are some potentially dangerous details in the design of the escalators. For example, the brush next to the escalator is often used to clean the dust and debris of the escalator, but rubbing it for a long time may cause the sole of the shoe to get stuck, which can cause accidents. In addition to this, some unruly people will also poke their heads out, raise their arms, and even linger or play at the entrance and exit of the escalator while riding the escalator, which can easily lead to injury.
For children, escalators are even more dangerous. Due to their short height, they tend to leave a hidden position between the gears and chains of the escalator. Children are often curious, do not know how to protect themselves, and are more likely to have incorrect use of escalators. Therefore, guardians should be especially careful when leading their children to use the escalators to ensure their personal safety.
In real life, it is not difficult for us to find some unsafe use phenomena. Some people are Xi playing with their mobile phones and listening to ** while walking on the escalator, completely relaxing their vigilance against their surroundings, which undoubtedly increases the risk of accidents. Therefore, when we take the escalator, it is important to be vigilant and pay attention to our own safety.
As an indispensable means of transportation in modern society, escalators have brought us a lot of convenience and saved a lot of time and energy. However, we can't ignore the safety hazards lurking behind the escalators.
The incident of a little girl being caught up in an escalator is a wake-up call to be extra cautious when using escalators, especially for children. Guardians should fulfill their responsibilities and be vigilant when using escalators to ensure the safety of their children.
Each and every one of us should be actively involved in the protection of escalator safety. When we find that the escalator is in danger, we should report it to the staff in time, and they will take measures to repair and maintain it. At the same time, the general public should also strengthen their awareness of self-protection, use escalators correctly, and avoid unnecessary accidents.
In short, the safety of escalators is something that we need to pay close attention to. While enjoying convenience, we cannot relax the protection of our own safety. Only through personal efforts and the common concern of society can we make escalators better serve us and ensure everyone's travel safety.