A new ISO standard outlined in the ISO technical report, ISO/TS 25740-1:2011, Safety requirements for escalators and moving walks - Part 1: Global essential safety requirements (GESR), specifies safety requirements for escalators and moving walks, their components and functions, and provides methods for minimizing safety risks. BD+C
New ISO standard for escalator safety
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