Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 524 CMR - BOARD OF ELEVATOR REGULATIONS › Title 524 CMR 9.00 - Operation of Non-automatic Elevators › Section 9.05 - Instructions to Operators

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
Operators are required to learn these instructions thoroughly
				and are advised to keep a copy available for use at all times:
(1) Always open the service switch or lock
			 the operating mechanism when placing the elevator out of service.
(2) Be sure the operating mechanism is in the
			 "STOP" position before closing the service switch.
(3) Report any defects promptly to the person
			 in charge.
(4) Do not attempt to
			 make any repairs.
(5) Carry no
			 passengers or freight while inspections, repairs, or adjustments are in
			 progress, and operate the car only in response to directions from the inspector
			 or person in charge. Do not move the car when anyone is in the pit or on top of
			 the car except as the inspector or person in charge may direct.
(6) When in the opinion of the operator an
			 excess load is to be carried, do not ride or allow others to ride on the
			 elevator.
(7) Hoistway doors or
			 gates shall always be closed and locked before the car is started. The car
			 shall be brought to a stop at the landing level before either the car door or
			 car gate where provided or the hoistway door or hoistway gate is opened
			 manually.
(8) Keep car gates closed
			 while car is running, and where no car gates are provided, keep passengers away
			 from the open edge of the car platform.
(9) Limit the number of passengers or load to
			 the contract capacity of the car and do not permit crowding or
			 overloading.
(10) Do not reverse
			 the operating device suddenly; stop the car before reversing.
(11) Move operating device to the stop
			 position on approaching the terminal landings. Do not depend on the terminal
			 stops in the ordinary operation of the car.
(12) Should the power go off while the car is
			 in motion, move the operating device to the "STOP" position and start the car
			 in the usual manner upon return of the power.
(13) Familiarize yourself with the emergency
			 devices, understand their function, and know how to operate them.
(14) Should the car stop suddenly, shut off
			 the power, call for the person in charge and operate the elevator only at his
			 or her direction. While waiting, keep calm. Do not attempt to release any
			 safety device; remember that it is safer to stay in the car until help arrives
			 than to try to get out, and so instruct your passengers.
(15) Should the car refuse to stop, do not
			 attempt to jump off.
(16) Before
			 loading or unloading elevators with hand-rope type operation, lock the
			 operating mechanism in the "STOP" position.
(17) Never leave the car in the ordinary
			 course of operation nor leave the operating mechanism unprotected. When going
			 off duty for any reason, even for a few minutes, be sure that the power is
			 disconnected or that the operating mechanism is locked and the hoistway doors
			 are closed.
(18) Always leave a
			 hydraulic elevator operated by a lever at the lower landing with the lever in
			 the position for down motion.
(19)
			 In running a belt-driven elevator, be sure to pull the hand-rope as far as
			 possible when starting the car. In doing so, you throw the belt full on the
			 tight pulley, and thus prevent it from slipping. In stopping, use the centering
			 rope.
(20) Never allow anyone to
			 scuffle or fool on the elevator. It is always dangerous.
(21) Never, under any condition, allow anyone
			 to get on or off the car while it is in motion.
(22) Keep your mind on your work. Always
			 remain at your post while the car is moving, so that you can stop it quickly in
			 an emergency.
(23) An operator who
			 witnesses or has knowledge of an accident, whether it be a serious mechanical
			 failure, serious injury or minor injury, must make a report in conformance with
			 524 CMR 4.00:
Accident
			 and Injury Reporting Requirements.