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“We rigorously adhere to risk-assessed
processes in all our work, whether it is
manufacturing, installation or mainte-
nance.”
When servicing equipment, techni-
cians follow the Kone Modular-Based
Maintenance method, which sets out
detailed instructions for the preventive
maintenance actions that must be taken
step by step.
“When the service technician enters
the elevator shaft, for example, there are
routine checks that must be performed to
exclude all the possible things that could
go wrong, such as someone accidentally
starting the elevator,” says
thomas
hietto
, Head of Kone Maintenance.
“and when equipment is under
maintenance, we have clear rules for
putting up warning signs and barriers
to protect the public,” he adds.
testinG the liMit
Safety, of course, begins with sound
product design, notes
tomio pihkala
,
who heads one of Kone’s global
research and development units. all
Kone solutions are designed to be safe
to produce, install and use, with each
component subjected to extremely
rigorous testing under tougher-than-
life conditions.
“We have a ‘Hot Box’ where we test
our components at temperatures from
-35 to +60 degrees Celsius. our job is
basically to break our products to find
out how much they can take,” quips
Pihkala.
“We are working through various
organizations to improve rules and address
perceived gaps in safety,” says Snäll.
“Kone is doing this not only as a
good corporate citizen, but also because
we understand that every incident has a
devastating impact on real people and
their families,” he adds.
“Precisely,” says Kaci. “at the end of
the day, i’m an equipment user like
anyone else, and so is every member of
my family. Kone already has an industry-
leading culture regarding safety, but
we never stop working to make it even
better.”
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“We’re constantly coming up with
new safety features that exceed code
requirements,” says Pihkala.
in Kone’s newest escalator model,
for example, practical new safety
options include fiber-optic monitoring
technology that stops the escalator
immediately when it detects an obstruc-
tion between the escalator’s skirt and
the steps.
Multi-pronGeD effort
Besides promoting safety through in-
novation, Kone takes an active role to
deveop stricter laws and standards.
SAFetY weeK
September 2012 marked the kick-off of Kone’s first global Safety
Week, a new annual event to support Kone’s zero accident target.
The week was a great opportunity for employees to get together
to raise awareness of the importance of safety. Workshops, games,
competitions and a range of events were organized around the
globe to highlight how little choices have potentially big impacts.
The theme of Safety Week was “little Things Matter”, and the key
message was that simple precautions are the best insurance policy.
Most accidents are caused by careless behavior: an untied shoelace
stuck in an escalator or a quick phone call while driving.
Turn to pages 22-23 for tips to help keep you and your family safe
on elevators and escalators.
Kone STRiVeS
FoR ZeRo aCCidenTS.
TodaY Kone HaS a neTWoRK oF oVeR
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