Passengers need to help children on and off, make sure they stand up and keep away from the sides. Do not let them sit on the steps or play while riding. Have them hold the handrail or hold their hand if they cannot comfortably reach the handrail while avoiding the side. Do not permit young children to ride on escalators or moving walks unattended. Hold on to the handrail, but avoid the sides adjacent to the steps.
Falls are the most common accident even on staircases.
On escalators, the best way to prevent a fall is to firmly grasp the moving cushioned handrail. Both the steps and the handrail are moving at approximately the same speed. Passengers should avoid contact with the sides which are stationary. Move quickly away from exit area. The escalator and exiting passengers continue in motion making it important to move quickly away from the exit area.