Training Program for Lifts And Escalators – System, Design And Build And Maintain
INTRODUCTION
This training program will enable participants to appreciate and better understand the concept of vertical transportation system, particularly the various types of elevators and escalators. Participants will have an opportunity understand Lift Traffic Analysis and elevator planning and design, the key considerations in monitoring installation works and know what are the current codes and regulations as well as the legal obligations as Owners and Consultants. Finally, Participants will learn about the various serious consequences of improper use and care of elevator and escalator equipment and how to minimize such risks
Details of Course Contents And Training Methodology
Session One – [Lecture base with case studies and discussions]
Brief History Of Elevators And Escalator
Understanding components of the basic types of elevators e.g hospital lift
Understanding the installation process of elevator systems
Factories & Machinery Act 139/Regulations and latest MS EN81-20:2017
Learn what are the key safety considerations for Lift Operations
How to carry out new lift application to JKKP
Session Two – [ Hands-on lift traffic calculations by participants]
How to plan for elevators in various types of buildings e.g. office,hospital
Understanding elevator performance criteria
Learn how to calculate Lift Traffic Analysis
Learn how to apply the various types of operation systems for each building
Participants will be able to carry out lift traffic analysis on their own
Session Three – [ Hands-on lift design calculations by participants]
Preparing layout design of elevator system
Understand How to Size Lift Shafts
Requirements of hospital stretcher type lifts
Learn all the Mechanical and Electrical planning and design requirements
Learn about handicap user requirements and compliance
Learn about firefigthing requirements and compliance
Session Four – [Lecture base with case studies and discussions]
Understanding the basic of components of escalator systems
Understanding the installation process of escalator systems
Some safety considerations of planning escalators in a building
Understanting the latest MS EN 115 for escalators
Essentials of Lifts and Escalators Maintenance
Types of Maintenance Contracts and obligations and compliance
Latest MS Standards for Maintenance
Case Studies On Maintenance Safety Considerations
How to carry out basic maintenance activities
Learn what are the requirements of the Second Schedule of F&M Regulations
UPON COMPLETION
* Understand the principals of vertical transportation system
* Learn the various components and functions of the elevator system.
* Identify the principals of lift traffic analysis
*Learn how to carry-out ACTUAL CALCULATION OF LIFT TRAFFIC ANALYSIS.
* Be able design and specify appropriate structural and M&E requirements.
*Understand the basic requirements of Lift Maintenance including carrying out simple checks and complying with statutory requirements on maintenance if lifts and escalators
* Recognise the various statutory requirements and relevant codes including the LATEST MS EN 81-20 & 50