CNA | Talking Point | E10: Are we using escalators wrongly?

[@SuccessforLifester]

Long ago when the side brushes appeared, many people thought that it was a value added service to clean your shoes

[@horsinurbanfarmer9679]

Spot on. I does that. Lol

[@aaronhan1107]

You have to put a "tiang" to prevent strollers/trolleys on the escalator. A few Malaysian malls had implemented it.

[@qibbies]

yes i agree

[@hiyukelavie2396]

Interprid parents will lift the stroller up to go over the tiang I have seen it

[@xDevilAngle]

Why didn't they touch on how standing on one side of the escalator is resulting in more maintenance work because of the imbalance of weight? There was an article years back by a then recent retired mrt maintenance engineer who mentioned about it. TT

[@SShiJie]

OMG YES EXACTLY!

[@happyleaf9635]

They change the directions often. Do u realise?

[@lzh4950]

I remember how that engineer was ridiculed as the imbalance of weight was deemed negligible by many. But then I also heard that that effect can build up over time to cause a malfunction

[@Yerinjibbang]

hmmm interesting

[@uberinfinitegaming]

It didn't raise an alert at BCA..so I don't see why.

[@kendily]

For parents with stroller, i can relate to you. Many times I try to be safe by using the lift yet the lift is always packed. After waiting several rounds, you simply "give up" and try to be more careful on escalator. Maybe we should educate the people to come out of the lifts if they see a stroller or wheelchair

[@SuLoyalGang]

This is a awareness documentary guys. Not just talking about how to use escalator. Managements are trying their best to maintence the safety . It is our part to learn the safety rules . People never follow rules and when something happen they blame the lousy service . Just think about it !

[@jamesyue1348]

Is not the way we use the escalators, is simply the attitude of Singaporean.

[@singaporechemistry]

For people who push their baby troller on the escalator, why not just impose a heavy fine, like smoking? It will save many lives from unnecessary trauma.

[@ch6201]

A *barrier* should be implemented on all escalators to prevent strollers/trolleys on using the escalators. Travelators should be implemented instead for strollers and trolleys.

[@sayakauotani3572]

I’d never felt too safe taking them...but of course I took them because in many malls, stairways are actually locked away from use.

[@littlemschat1052]

This has to have its awareness raised.

[@weijieai2251]

I too don't like holding onto the grips because they are always dirty and rarely disinfected of germs.

[@silcosilva]

Not only about the dirt, it's also warm or very hot at many times... Did you also notice those new escalators with weird or unheard-before brands, sometimes the hand rails moved slower or faster than the steps, so you'll have to keep adjusting your arm if you're resting your hand on the rails otherwise you'll start to lean forward or backwards... Should I also add on rocking steps are now common, the moment you step on the escalator, it'll rock front and back or vibrate... My whole life using escalators all these with the exception of heat is not a norm... But now it's a norm...

[@moonylanatm_]

SilcoSilva Hidayat I agree the escalators at those non aircon area grip can get really hot

[@samuelross9884]

People typically will not look DOWN! The solution is to place prominent, easily understood notices at eye level.

[@petertan57]

Place bollards to prevent trolley or baby stroller..

[@smilefenn4813]

“ did YOU know “ Im sorry the dialogue is so bad it cracks me up

[@weilim5117]

A young girl was paralysed after falling into gap at Tanah Merah MRT station in 2013.

[@豪意诗吗]

everyone can get to the platform or leave the station in less than 2mins, but once all squeezed to the left its delays everyone time!!!!

[@SShiJie]

Did you know Standing on the left side Damages escalators? escalators were meant to be Stood on...(Stand and not move)

[@theathomas2465]

Once I was on travellator going up in claymore connect after Cold Storage shopping when it stopped moving so fast I fell down landing on my hips so painful and got cuts on my legs

[@arrowstheorem1881]

Yes, wrong use. Should add a ERP GANTRY to the escalators and facial recognition system. Everyone that uses the escalator so that your identity and location is recorded. What a wonderful world

[@arrowstheorem1881]

The identity scanning will be able to identify who the culprit is that used the escalator wrongly and his erp card linked to his bank will be deducted the cost of repair.

[@aremithia]

@@arrowstheorem1881 lol that could work..

[@Zenocius]

Let us pull a China

[@lucretius8050]

Lifts have long queues and have no priority towards those who need them. Why not add signs to the lifts at the escalator to direct those who may need them. (Sometimes it is really hard to find the lifts as they are very hidden) More auditory announcements about the warnings as people are always looking at their phones rather than where they walk. Everyone really needs to change their attitude with the "Customers are always right" (Customers in this case cause facilities are not "mine") Poor maintenance from those technicians, ask them about how much they are paid and you will know why no one wants to take those jobs and why the quality may not be up to par.

[@littlejourney3178]

Here where I am staying now they put 2 bars or tiny poles before the escalator so that the strollers can't get in... only people can pass through it...and they put elevator beside the elevator for trolley users and to pwd's

[@theathomas3008]

I was on escalator in Forum shopping mall going down and I lost balance and almost fell but a man was working in front of escalator ran to save me from falling down scary

[@theathomas3008]

I was on escalator and my crocs got pulled in and my whole right foot got bruised

[@theathomas3008]

I put my phone away after talking to my friends in my bag

[@mdee8784]

“Incorrectly” is what we say in the West. “Wrongly” is just wrong 😂

[@happyleaf9635]

I think you should blur out the faces of those in the "wrong"

[@gracesue4401]

personal responsibility!

[@horsinurbanfarmer9679]

21:18 place a stump in between the "entrance" of the escalator. Problem solved

[@startgametoday]

Seems like you have chosen the wrong sticker color. The warning sticker should be bright or something eye-catching. It should be at the eye-level such as handrail or on the steps. Of course, we cannot use the sticker on handrail or on the steps. We would probably need to paint it.

[@miaaqilah6950]

Singapore FINE !!!!

[@giornatadeliziosa]

Umm a whole episode of talking point about escalators!?!?

[@samuelross9884]

I have an idea. No more escalators. Problem solved! ;)

[@xuxivrse8255]

i guess i have to cart wheel up n down the escalator now

[@blaxerx]

are there nothing to cover on the news.

[@funky12444]

Why are ppl always getting injured in Jewel? XD

[@sydneygirl1664]

butdoes it sparkjoi? i know rite

[@lingth]

I remember one Mother telling her kids, DUN HOLD the handrails, ITS DIRTY. Parents telling their kids not to observe safety rules of holding on, just because its "dirty". its crazy.

[@ammararal]

It's not the problem of escalator it's the problem paying attention

[@jong5157]

People without prams who use lifts are inconsiderate... wow... okay.....

[@emmanuellim8521]

I agree

[@coconutwombats]

People who are injured: ahh I fell from the escalator Old people with weak legs: aiya stand lah nvm

[@PrograError]

you put it at the wrong place... you should have placed it up at the ceiling, better to be at sight level. no one's gonna look at the floor, especially at a place as packed as a mall...

[@explodinggaming1893]

shit my whole existance thinking the side of the escalator was to brush my feet or shoes and when im in a hurry i skip 2 steps up on the escalator

[@jamesyue1348]

Aiya I tell la I don use the thing that go up and down one, If I have to go up I will use a rope, go down I will just jump la so simple confirm safe

[@Tyler_Memo]

All humans is the same . Accept the fact that some human listen and some don't . To solve the problem Escalators have to Involve to the next level .

[@singaporechemistry]

For people who push their trolley or baby stroller on the escalator, why not just impose a heavy fine, like smoking? It will save many lives from unnecessary trauma.

[@kawaiipink6958]

Excuse me don’t mind me saying do don’t mind me saying do don’t have to have a : Sctrolle

[@豪意诗吗]

no need to keep to one line on left or right... its ultimately stupid to do, cause you are creating unwanted crowds wasting everyone's time at the start of escalator!!! thank you

[@kelsroom2]

They only care when shit happen and blome others.

[@zincopper]

Your failure with the sticker is that most people with strollers will have the sticker blocked by the stroller. Please re do and show results.

[@happyleaf9635]

It's not about stickers. We know it is dangerous to push strollers on escalators. We are not stupid. This is common sense.But parents chose to use escalators and compromise on their children safety (what if escalator stops suddenly?). It's their decision.

[@deschan2246]

Nothing better to report????

[@yhong9733]

I feel sorry for Singaporean for believing this bullcrap. Instead of asking the corporation to take responsibility for their lousy escalator safety design or for shopping mall to have MORE efficient elevators. They chose to blame the users. How convenient

[@silcosilva]

I have to agree, nowadays most of the new escalators, the rails moved slower or faster than the steps, so you'll have to keep adjusting your arm if you're resting your hand on the rails otherwise you'll start to lean forward or backwards... Should I also add on rocking steps are now common, the moment you step on the escalator, it'll rock front and back or vibrate...

[@happyleaf9635]

Ermm....but how to solve "lousy escalator safety design"? What design can u do to stop parents from pushing strollers to escalators? Nothing. OR... put a barrier at the start and end of escalator? It's gonna cause human jam and also dangerous. What if ppl jam infront and u can't reach the floor while escalator keeps going forward? Parents should take responsibility of their children's safety. They want to risk their previous babies just for convenience? Go ahead.

[@_rob_.]

Seriously?? 23 minutes on how to use an escalator??? Maybeeeeeee.... you've figured out the problem. No common sense.😖

[@kamen.rider.decade]

incorrectly*

[@qibbies]

who here lives at sengkang??

[@szlszlszl]

Must design smth for baby stroller I guess

[@arrowstheorem1881]

Used wrongly? Singaporeans educated right?

[@arrowstheorem1881]

Social Credit System should be implemented.