Safety Flash
Open toed shoes on an escalator (not work related)
Open toed shoes on an escalator (not work related)
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 29/22
- Line of FireMachinery and EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment
- EntanglementHuman factors
- Personal protective equipment
Summary
This safety flash describes a non-work incident in which a loose sandal became caught in an escalator. The wearer withdrew their foot before their toes were trapped. Lessons emphasise awareness around moving equipment, avoiding complacency with familiar risks, and correctly fitting and wearing clothing, footwear and PPE.
Classifications: Entanglement; caught in machinery; drawn into machinery.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Summary
A loose sandal nearly became trapped in an escalator, illustrating the importance of situational awareness and suitable footwear.
IMCA SF 29/22. Themes: line of fire, machinery and equipment, personal protective equipment.