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Escalator Terror
By Nick Kleeman
For some, the idea of getting on an escalator is terrifying.
Sounds like a pretty irrational fear, right?
There are countless safety measures taken to avoid accidents or injuries on the part of manufacturers, and it would be unlikely that one could get hurt from doing something as simple as standing on an escalator.
Though the odds of being seriously hurt by an escalator are slim, there are certain risk factors that can increase the likelihood of being injured. For example, loose shoelaces, long dresses, and baggy clothes can all become stuck in the stairs, which can lead to getting stuck, hurt, or at the very least ripping your clothing.
Also, young children and the elderly are more likely to be injured by escalators than adults, because they can move too slowly to step off of the stairs and onto the platform. Children have also fallen from escalators by climbing over the edge.
So the next time you’re faced with going up an escalator, it may be a good idea to make sure you’re not wearing anything that could put you at risk, check that all your companions can move quickly, and warn children against playing on the escalator.
