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On TV4 Nyheterna on December 4, it was reported that users of older elevators with grilles risk coming into contact with live parts at the door lock, something that the Swedish Elevator Association has long worked to change the law around. Now there are objections about which regulations apply to this type of elevator. The Swedish Elevator Association welcomes the announcement […]

Every year, accidents occur with elevators that could have been avoided. In order to eliminate the risk of children getting stuck in the space between the car door of the elevator car and the landing door, a new legal requirement has been decided. Don't wait to increase safety. To address a serious safety risk in elevators, a retroactive […]

Last night, the Swedish Elevator Association's Secretary General Sara Berggren appeared on TV4 news to talk about elevator safety and the retroactive safety requirement for elevators with a dangerous gap between the inner car door and the outer shaft door. The decision on this new legal requirement followed the tragic accident when a 5-year-old boy died in 2023. The retroactive safety requirement must be met by 2031 at the latest, but […]

In 2016, the Swedish Elevator Association, together with the Swedish Fire Protection Association, produced the book Fire Protection – Elevators. The purpose of the book is to provide a better understanding of how fire protection in elevators works and it is intended to be a source of knowledge and to promote smoother work when designing fire protection for elevators. Fire Protection – Elevators is primarily aimed at […]

The sharply increased demand for data communication in particular requires newer technologies such as 4G and 5G. Therefore, a technology shift is underway as the 2G and 3G networks are being phased out. Equipment that only uses 2G or 3G will stop working when the networks are shut down. The phase-out may affect emergency telephones installed in elevators. If an installed telephone does not work, the elevator may not be […]

New and well-modernized elevators are very safe means of transportation. However, more than half of all elevators in Sweden are older than 30 years, which means that users often travel in elevators that lack important safety equipment. In recent years, there have been several accidents with older elevators in residential buildings, where children in particular have been seriously injured. […]

Every year, pets are injured in elevator-related accidents. Don’t let your pet become part of the statistics. Keep your pet on a short leash and close to you throughout the entire elevator ride. When you and your pet end up on opposite sides of the elevator door, a very dangerous situation can arise. The elevator door sensors don’t detect the narrow leash straps and the door […]

Every year, accidents and incidents occur because the important safety recommendations for how to ride elevators and escalators are not followed. Accidents can of course happen anyway, but by knowing the risks, we can together spread the knowledge to more people. Children are especially vulnerable and it is important that we adults take responsibility for their safety. […]

It is vital to know that a rescue and evacuation situation should only be handled by authorized personnel who have undergone training and practical training. It is vital to know that a rescue and evacuation situation should only be handled by authorized personnel who have undergone training and practical training. The Swedish Elevator Association has produced a new information sheet […]

The members of the Swedish Elevator Association are actively working to improve the safety of the country's elevators and escalators. Since the use of scaffolding in escalators can lead to accidents, the Swedish Elevator Association has developed a recommendation regarding scaffolding in escalators. It is best if escalator companies refuse requests to use escalators for scaffolding. If this is not possible, it is very important […]

Every year, elevator accidents occur. Many people believe that the responsibility for elevator safety lies with the inspection body or service company. Service and maintenance can be outsourced, but never the responsibility. It is the owner who is responsible for safety. That is why the Swedish Elevator Association is now launching an information campaign on this topic and inviting member companies to spread the message! Information sheet Safety responsibility rests on […]