The Elevator Safety Course is designed to provide essential safety knowledge and risk-control practices required while working on elevator installation, maintenance, and inspection sites. This course focuses on risk assessment, hazard analysis, accident prevention, safe working procedures, LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out), car top and pit access, safety verification, and checklist-based safety control.

Through structured online lessons, real-site examples, and safety case studies, learners will understand how accidents occur, how to prevent them, and how to work safely in machine rooms, shafts, car tops, and lift pits.

Who This Course Is For

• Elevator technicians & supervisors

• Installation and maintenance staff

• Electricians working on lifts

• Site engineers & safety officers

• Beginners entering the elevator industry

Key Learning Areas

1. Risk Assessment, Hazard Analysis & Toolbox Meetings

Risk Assessment

• Identifying site-specific risks

• Risk severity and probability

• Risk control measures

Hazard Analysis

• Mechanical hazards

• Electrical hazards

• Fall hazards

• Confined space hazards

Toolbox Meetings

• Purpose of toolbox talks

• Daily safety briefing process

• Recording toolbox meetings

Accident Prevention

• Unsafe acts vs unsafe conditions

• Near-miss reporting

• Corrective and preventive actions

2. Machine Room Safety & Working on Machines

• Machine room access safety

• Housekeeping and clear pathways

• Safe working distance from rotating parts

• Brake and motor safety precautions

• Working on moving machinery

• Emergency stop usage

3. Electrical Works & LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) Procedure

Electrical Safety

• Electrical shock hazards

• Safe voltage checking

• Proper tool usage

LOTO Procedure

• When LOTO is required

• Step-by-step LOTO process

• Locking power supply

• Tagging and authorization

• Removal of LOTO after work completion

4. Accessing Car Top & Lift Pit Safely

Car Top Access

• Preconditions for car top access

• Inspection mode operation

• Safe standing positions

• Communication between workers

Lift Pit Access

• Pit access procedure

• Pit stop switch usage

• Lighting and ventilation checks

• Water and slip hazard control

5. Safety Verification & Testing

• Verifying safety circuits

• Door interlock safety checks

• Emergency stop and alarm test

• Overspeed and governor safety concept

• Brake safety verification

• Final safety confirmation before operation

6. Safety Checklist Preparation & Use

• Purpose of safety checklists

• Daily safety checklist

• Machine room safety checklist

• Car top and pit safety checklist

• Electrical safety checklist

• How to record observations and remarks

7. Maintenance & Construction Safety Tips

Maintenance Safety

• Safe troubleshooting practices

• Working alone vs team rules

• Temporary safety arrangements

Construction Safety

• Shaft protection during installation

• Barricading and signage

• Material handling safety

• Coordination with other trades