Slip and fall prevention
Clear the escalator exit immediately
Step off and move forward promptly to clear the landing. Stop to check directions or wait only after reaching a safe space away from the flow.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
Why it matters
The escalator keeps bringing passengers forward, so stopping at the exit can cause a pile-up.
Wrong action
Stopping immediately after stepping off to check a phone or wait for someone.
Correct action
Step off and move forward promptly to clear the landing.
What to do
- Agree on a meeting point well beyond the escalator exit.
- Step off and move forward promptly to clear the landing.
- Stop to check directions or wait only after reaching a safe space away from the flow.
If something happens
For serious injury, unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, keep yourself safe, call 999 and follow the operator.
Sources and review
- Electrical and Mechanical Services Department — T8 機電署：扶手電梯／自動行人道
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
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