Escalator emergency shutdown
Stop an escalator immediately and safely when a rider falls, an item entraps, or a hazard appears, then secure the unit until authorized restart.
Why This Matters
Seconds matter when an escalator is dragging a shoelace, a finger, or a fallen guest, and every associate near one must know the stop buttons without hesitation. The stop is instant; the restart is deliberate, and reversing that order causes the second injury.
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