Safety
At Axxiom, we hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do, which is why we don’t rest until we deliver elevator transportation equipment and systems people feel safe stepping into.
Safety for Your Users
We know that your peace of mind depends on the safety of your elevator users. Axxiom is dedicated to providing the secure and reliable elevator experience your users expect while offering the continuous commitment to safety you can count on. Our comprehensive maintenance, repair, modernization, and inspection services treat safety proactively, keeping you ahead of potential issues and in compliance with the highest safety standards.
Safety for Our Technicians
We keep our people safe so they can protect the safety of yours. Our team of talented technicians and engineers is trained on the highest industry standards and best practices, following the guidelines outlined in the “nine industry absolutes” established by the National Elevator Industry.
9 Safety Absolutes
Elevator industry best practices to
maximize safety & prevent injuries
1. Car top access
Always maintain control of car; use door lock and stopper correctly; verify door safety and all switches independently; ensure stop switches are activated when exiting car top; secure working area.
2. Pit access
Always maintain control of car; use door lock and stopper correctly; activate and verify pit stop switch; use ladder safely; turn on pit light; deactivate stop switch after exiting; secure working area.
3. Mechanical stored energy
Bring equipment to zero energy state; avoid pinch points; do not wear loose clothing and be careful when wearing gloves; ensure all loads are stable and secure; do not put yourself in the line of fire.
4. Fall protection
Always wear proper personal protective equipment and tie off when a fall hazard exists; inspect your fall protection system every time; be aware of your surroundings; ensure proper guardrails are used.
5. False cars & running platforms
Perform inspection of equipment prior to use; operate with at least two means of safety; always assemble/disassemble
at the lowest landing; do not overload; install a protective barrier between cars.
6. Hoisting & rigging
Ensure hoisting & rigging plan is in place; know the weight of the load and that equipment is rated appropriately; do not stand or walk under hoisted load; use certified equipment & inspect before each use; ensure load will clear all obstructions
7. Jumpers
Do not install jumpers on the safety circuit when elevator is on automatic operation; only use company approved jumpers and inspect prior to use; account for all jumpers at all times; always notify co-workers jumpers are being used; use a jumper tag; understand how your jumpers will affect the entire system.
8. Electrical safe work practices
Lock out and tag out if power is not required; test meter on known source before use; probe with one hand to verify circuits; use certified tools; inspect before each use and prevent incidental contact; always protect high voltage exposed live circuits.
9. Lock out / Tag out
Ensure there are no passengers and cab is secure; lock out and tag out (LOTO) if power is not required; follow company LOTO procedures; verify the correct system has been de-energized; follow electrical safe work practices.
REPRODUCED WITH PERMISSION OF THE NATIONAL ELEVATOR INDUSTRY, INC. (NEII) 2019