{"id":5584,"date":"2023-01-18T10:31:10","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T09:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tisr.sk\/methods-for-increasing-the-safety-of-existing-elevators\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T11:34:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T09:34:25","slug":"methods-for-increasing-the-safety-of-existing-elevators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tisr.sk\/en\/methods-for-increasing-the-safety-of-existing-elevators\/","title":{"rendered":"Methods for Increasing the Safety of Existing Elevators"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mrd5u3ez-f2802576c4185b44d4d5f55f7fbb4ad6\">\n.avia-section.av-mrd5u3ez-f2802576c4185b44d4d5f55f7fbb4ad6{\nbackground-color:#102d72;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-mrd5u3ez-f2802576c4185b44d4d5f55f7fbb4ad6 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  aktuality-hero-section avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-custom av-height-custom  container_wrap fullsize'   data-av_minimum_height_px='300'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' style='height:300px'><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5584'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-x096u-c06d224223353afe22ba9dbbffe081ac av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mrd5umkn-3cf09fce0357a880fd40f464da0621b0\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mrd5umkn-3cf09fce0357a880fd40f464da0621b0{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mrd5umkn-3cf09fce0357a880fd40f464da0621b0 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mrd5umkn-3cf09fce0357a880fd40f464da0621b0 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mrd5umkn-3cf09fce0357a880fd40f464da0621b0 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_post_metadata  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Methods for Increasing the Safety of Existing Elevators<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av-post-metadata-container av-jdweu-3f875abba9dd66c634b662ef88382df7 av-metadata-container-align-left  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  av-metadata-container-1'><div class='av-post-metadata-container-inner'><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-meta-content\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-published\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-published-date\" >18. January 2023<\/span><\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-separator\">\u00b7<\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-author\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"av-post-metadata-author-name\" >Technick\u00e1 in\u0161pekcia, a.s.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-mrd5suin-e4f740d5a5cff972c3ff2aa40a01a48a main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  aktuality-content-section avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-5584'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-s5dny-99c95301f86b6019b476737528553b7f av_one_full  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><p><div  class='av-post-metadata-container av-mrd6ga89-eb4eb13ee4ea3dca1ab8eb479c3e30e0 av-metadata-container-align-left  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-metadata-container-2'><div class='av-post-metadata-container-inner'><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-meta-content\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-author\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"av-metadata-before av-metadata-before-author\">Autor:<\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-author-name\" >Technick\u00e1 in\u0161pekcia, a.s.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-muohr7mp-907a363fe2ba62c640055060b19e1898 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>The article discusses ways to increase the safety of existing elevators, as well as the main differences between elevator modernization and reconstruction.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-muolptj6-8433ab63d5fb7b660ac18c96daf27344\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-muolptj6-8433ab63d5fb7b660ac18c96daf27344{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-muolptj6-8433ab63d5fb7b660ac18c96daf27344 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-muolptj6-8433ab63d5fb7b660ac18c96daf27344 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-muolptj6-8433ab63d5fb7b660ac18c96daf27344 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Methods for Increasing the Safety of Existing Elevators and Identification of Hazards During Repair, Maintenance, Modernization, Reconstruction, and Complete Replacement<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-33us9b-c6063840e3d369d9c51c45eb004f036e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Existing elevators, especially those installed before the Lift Directive 95\/16\/EC came into effect in the Slovak Republic (i.e., July 1, 1999), can cause dangerous situations, as the safety level of these elevators is much lower compared to elevators designed and installed according to the latest standards. Currently, Lift Directive 95\/16\/EC is no longer valid (it was repealed on April 19, 2016) and was replaced by the new Lift Directive 2014\/33\/EU. In terms of essential health and safety requirements, there has been no significant change when comparing the requirements of both directives. However, several new harmonized standards for elevators have been adopted, the fulfillment of which ensures compliance with the requirements of the Lift Directive. New elevator standards place increasing emphasis on the safety of both passengers and service personnel.    <\/p>\n<p>Developments in elevator safety cannot be stopped. Figure 1 below interprets the gradual development in the field of elevator safety. It is clear that the issue of the safety of existing elevators should be addressed by national authorities, which should establish uniform rules for increasing the safety of existing elevators within the country. This is because the Lift Directive 2014\/33\/EU prescribes essential health and safety requirements for new elevators and not for existing ones.    <\/p>\n<p>The only European regulation addressing the safety of existing elevators is Commission Recommendation 95\/216\/EC of June 8, 1995, concerning the improvement of safety of existing lifts. In addition to this regulation, there is also the European standard EN 81-80, which sets rules for increasing safety in existing elevators intended for the transport of persons or persons and goods. According to this standard, Technick\u00e1 in\u0161pekcia, a.s. performs, upon request, an analysis of the technical condition of existing elevators in terms of potential dangerous situations, evaluating which parts of the elevator pose the greatest potential danger to passengers.     <\/p>\n<p>Despite the mentioned documents, there is no valid legal regulation in the Slovak Republic that establishes rules regarding the increase of safety of existing elevators. Each state should identify the weakest points in the safety of existing elevators and adopt appropriate legislation to eliminate them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-muolqwgf-2192ce87505d6fa97e4bc80c0eccd699\">\n.avia-image-container.av-muolqwgf-2192ce87505d6fa97e4bc80c0eccd699 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-muolqwgf-2192ce87505d6fa97e4bc80c0eccd699 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-muolqwgf-2192ce87505d6fa97e4bc80c0eccd699 av-styling- avia-align-left  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-5585 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5585 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.tisr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/clanky\/vyvoj-vytahov-normy.jpg\" alt='' title='elevator-development-standards'  height=\"665\" width=\"1177\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tisr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/clanky\/vyvoj-vytahov-normy.jpg 1177w, https:\/\/www.tisr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/clanky\/vyvoj-vytahov-normy-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tisr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/clanky\/vyvoj-vytahov-normy-1030x582.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.tisr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/clanky\/vyvoj-vytahov-normy-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tisr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/clanky\/vyvoj-vytahov-normy-705x398.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1177px) 100vw, 1177px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-muolrn3l-dfa46b42171c555fedff28fe520b0efe '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>Figure 1: Overview of safety developments in the field of elevators <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-muols33w-9876cd9876ccc938c9f40f132bce1215 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>To make an existing elevator safer and meet new requirements, there are practically the following three options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>gradual modernization of the elevator,<\/li>\n<li>reconstruction of the elevator,<\/li>\n<li>complete replacement of the entire elevator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is very important to distinguish which option is involved, because during modernization, a repeated official test in the sense of Decree No. 508\/2009 Coll. does not have to be performed. This no longer applies to the reconstruction of an elevator, where, on the contrary, a repeated official test must be performed in the sense of Section 9, Paragraph 2, Letter c) of Decree No. 508\/2009 Coll. In the case of a complete replacement of the entire elevator, a conformity assessment is carried out according to the currently valid Lift Directive 2014\/33\/EU and the latest standards.      <\/p>\n<p>In practice, it is common for reconstruction to be confused with modernization. Technick\u00e1 in\u0161pekcia, a.s. has issued internal safety and technical requirements for the modernization and reconstruction of elevators that are permanent parts of buildings and structures. These requirements provide practical guidance for a uniform solution for reconstructions, changes, and modifications of the mentioned elevators. The requirements are based on the Austrian standard \u00d6NORM B2454: 1994, which was translated and partially adapted based on local conditions.   <\/p>\n<p><strong>According to the above documents, the following are considered reconstruction:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>increase in load capacity,<\/li>\n<li>increase in rated speed,<\/li>\n<li>increase in travel height,<\/li>\n<li>increase in the number of stops, loading points, or landings (without increasing travel height),<\/li>\n<li>change in the type or dimensions of landing doors,<\/li>\n<li>change in the intended use,<\/li>\n<li>installation of additional electrical safety devices and other elements in the safety circuit and\/or installation of additional hydraulic safety devices,<\/li>\n<li>simultaneous implementation of 4 changes (replacements) of a modernization nature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>The following are considered modernization:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>change in the position of the counterweight or balancing weight track,<\/li>\n<li>relocation of the machine room,<\/li>\n<li>change of entrances and dimensions of the machine room and\/or pulley space,<\/li>\n<li>additional installation of car doors,<\/li>\n<li>replacement of buffers,<\/li>\n<li>replacement of landing door interlocks,<\/li>\n<li>replacement of safety gears,<\/li>\n<li>replacement of the overspeed governor,<\/li>\n<li>replacement of the elevator machine,<\/li>\n<li>replacement of suspension means,<\/li>\n<li>replacement of electrical safety devices and other elements in the safety circuit and\/or replacement of hydraulic safety devices,<\/li>\n<li>installation of emergency signaling,<\/li>\n<li>change of control system,<\/li>\n<li>change of power supply and\/or control of the elevator machine drive regulation,<\/li>\n<li>replacement of the control panel,<\/li>\n<li>replacement of electrical installation (without replacement of the control panel and electrical safety devices and other elements in the safety circuit),<\/li>\n<li>replacement of car guide rails,<\/li>\n<li>replacement of the car,<\/li>\n<li>replacement of the shaft enclosure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When performing modernization or reconstruction work, during complete replacement of the entire elevator, or during repair and maintenance work on the elevator, several risks are present. Figure 2 below provides a basic overview of the hazards that occur during the above activities in the elevator machine room, in the shaft, and in the pit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-muom9vip-6646192eeb5a7194233c63cb4c2e81ee\">\n.avia-image-container.av-muom9vip-6646192eeb5a7194233c63cb4c2e81ee img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-muom9vip-6646192eeb5a7194233c63cb4c2e81ee .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-muom9vip-6646192eeb5a7194233c63cb4c2e81ee av-styling- avia-align-left  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-5575 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5575 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.tisr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/zoznam-nebezpecenstiev-pri-pracach-vytahu.jpg\" alt='' title='list-of-hazards-during-elevator-work'  height=\"1035\" width=\"1367\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tisr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/zoznam-nebezpecenstiev-pri-pracach-vytahu.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/www.tisr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/zoznam-nebezpecenstiev-pri-pracach-vytahu-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tisr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/zoznam-nebezpecenstiev-pri-pracach-vytahu-1030x780.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.tisr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/zoznam-nebezpecenstiev-pri-pracach-vytahu-768x581.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tisr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/zoznam-nebezpecenstiev-pri-pracach-vytahu-705x534.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1367px) 100vw, 1367px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-muoltyyu-fa80012bac6f5dd804cd1ae9a82d3c58 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>Figure 2: List of hazards present during maintenance, repair, reconstruction, or replacement of an elevator<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(source: European Lift Association \u2013 Basic Safety Practices for Lifts)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-24mcof-cf1767a9598c427990f16a20fd9915cd '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Figure 2 clearly shows that elevator technicians are exposed to several risks that need to be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level. Some risks can be eliminated or reduced using collective measures; however, in many cases, it involves individual protection in the form of personal protective equipment (PPE). Figure 3 describes the basic PPE used by elevator technicians during specific activities on the elevator. The selection of suitable PPE depends on the activity being performed and the hazards involved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-muolsyo6-bd336f4a2fbe8ac4a062225c85fc8364\">\n.avia-image-container.av-muolsyo6-bd336f4a2fbe8ac4a062225c85fc8364 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-muolsyo6-bd336f4a2fbe8ac4a062225c85fc8364 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-muolsyo6-bd336f4a2fbe8ac4a062225c85fc8364 av-styling- avia-align-left  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-5576 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5576 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.tisr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/oopp-vytahy.jpg\" alt='' title='ppe-elevators'  height=\"795\" width=\"757\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tisr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/oopp-vytahy.jpg 757w, https:\/\/www.tisr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/oopp-vytahy-286x300.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.tisr.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/oopp-vytahy-671x705.jpg 671w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-muomd8tn-741826f5557040388da9ad0704431e1e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>Figure 3: Overview of elevator technician PPE<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(source: European Lift Association \u2013 Basic Safety Practices for Lifts)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-muomdmqp-bc5ccddf66e21ed5ceba36031b1b3e58 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Despite the increasing safety of elevators, accidents, including fatal ones, still occur today during elevator operation. There is also an increasing emphasis on the safety of procedures when performing specific activities on elevators by elevator technicians. However, we also currently encounter serious injuries during elevator service work. It is necessary to realize that with the development of elevators, new risks also arise, from which elevator technicians must protect themselves in an appropriate manner. The Deming cycle of continuous improvement should also be applied in this area.    <\/p>\n<p>In general, it is necessary to realize that an elevator is a technical device which, if it does not meet safety requirements, can create dangerous situations and cause injury to passengers as well as elevator technicians. It should be taken into account that an elevator intended for the transport of persons and goods is considered classified lifting technical equipment, for which special rules are established for its design, construction, manufacture, assembly\/disassembly, reconstruction, operation, maintenance, repair, and testing. 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