Introduction
- Safe-T Rider Program
An Elevator, Escalator and Moving Walk Safety Program for Children
- Aimed at young children - one of the most at risk groups
- Introduced in the U.S. in 1991 and in Canada in 1993
- Program has reached over 4 million children, parents and teachers since inception
- Currently active in 98 major U.S. and Canadian cities
- Suggested implementation in the fall to reach children prior to the holiday season
- Message is reaching parents. The most frequent parent comment is "I wasn't aware of that."
An online interactive website of the Safe-T Rider program is available at www.safetrider.org.
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- A Safe Ride Program
An Elevator, Escalator and Moving Walk Safety Guide for Your Family, Your friends and You
- Program for one of the most at risk groups, older adults
- Program developed in cooperation with the renowned National Safety Council
- Program consists of facilitator guide, handbooks and video. The handbook and video are available as stand alone pieces
- Program available through the Foundation and free of charge to The National Council on Aging members and Senior Citizens Centers in limited quantities
An online interactive website of the A Safe Ride program is available at www.asaferide.org
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- National Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week
A promotion of Elevator, Escalator and Moving Walk safety for the public
- Celebration takes place the second full week in November each year
- Program developed to increase elevator escalator safety education awareness
- Program introduced in 1994 and since has expanded in virtually all locations to an audience of over 12 million riders
- Program expanded to include Canada in 2006
- Detailed "How To" Planning guide is available free of charge for volunteers
Click here for more information about Safety Week.
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