Here are some steps you can take to prevent escalator injuries:
-Make sure shoes are tied before getting on an escalator.
-Stand in the center of the step and be sure to step off of the escalator at the end of your ride.
-Always hold children's hands on escalators and do not permit children to sit or play on the steps.
-Do not bring children onto escalators in strollers, walkers, or carts.
-Always face forward and hold the handrail.
-Avoid the sides of steps where entrapment can occur.
-Learn where the emergency shutoff buttons are in case you need to stop the escalator.