Elevator 53
Elevator 53 : Uses of Elevators: (11) Paternoster: Paternosters were popular throughout the first half of the 20th century as they could carry more passengers than ordinary elevators. They were more common in continentalEurope, especially in public buildings, than in the United Kingdom. They are rather slow elevators, typically travelling at about 0. 3 metre per second, thus improving the chances of getting on and off successfully. The construction of new paternosters is no longer allowed in many countries because of the high risk of accidents (people tripping or falling over when trying to enter or exit). Five people were killed by paternosters from 1970 to 1993. An 81-year-old man was killed in 2012 when he fell into the shaft. Old people, disabled people, and children are the most in danger of being crushed. In 1989, the paternoster in Newcastle University's Claremont Tower was taken out of service after a passenger undertaking an up-and-over journey became caught in the drive chain, necessitating a rescue by the Fire Service. A conventional elevator was subsequently installed in its place. This accident led to an 18-month close-down of all UK paternosters for a safety review, during which additional safety devices were fitted. In April 2006, Hitachi announced plans for a modern paternoster-style elevator with computer-controlled cars and normal elevator doors to alleviate safety concerns
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