Advisory to Lift Owners on Safe Management Measures in Lifts and Lift Lobbies
24/08/2020
With reference to the press release by the Ministry of Health (MOH) dated 21 August 2020, 1-metre safe distancing is no longer required in lifts.
In lieu of the removal of 1-metre safe distancing requirement in lifts, lift owners should implement the following stringent safe management measures:
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Put up signage in prominent places to remind lift users of safe management measures when using lifts.
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Continue to carry out regular lift inspection and maintenance.
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If the lift operation can be controlled to bypass floors, enable such a function to bypass floors as soon as the lift is full, so that the duration of lift travel is as short as possible.
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Clean and disinfect lifts and lift lobbies frequently, especially for high touch areas, according to NEA guidelines.
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Provide hand sanitisers at lift lobbies and/or in lifts.
Lift users should still continue to observe safe distancing in lift lobbies.
Please refer to the attached file for full Advisory: