KONE’s digital game teaches children about elevator and escalator safety

KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry,has launched a digital game to educate children on elevator and escalator safety. The game, featuring KONE’s mascots Max and Bob, is part of the company’s commitment to promote the safe use of elevators and escalators. The game will be launched during KONE’s Safety Week on May 11 to 15, 2015. Play the game here: www.kone.com/childrenssafety

It is estimated that around 200,000 people migrate to cities each day. As cities grow ever larger, growing numbers of people, including children, are using elevators and escalators in their everyday lives.Children are especially excited about gadgets and curious about moving objects, and therefore, are often more prone to accidents than adults. With this game, KONE aims to communicate with children in a fun and educational way that simple, everyday considerations can make a big difference in avoiding accidents.

KONE’s digital game features KONE's safety mascots, Max the mouse and Bob the elephant. It begins with Max accidentally flying away with a balloon, leading Bob to go on a journey to follow his friend by exploring a tall buildingwith the help of elevators and escalators. Theadventure-filled game is intended for children aged 4 to 10 years and can be played on personal computers, including tablets.

The digital game adds to KONE’s initiative to educate equipment users to act responsibly and safely when using elevators and escalators. In order to educate children and parents alike on these safe practices, KONE organizes events and visits schools and kindergartens around the world. KONE’s safety mascots Max and Bob also appear in a children’s workbook and an animated film.

KONE’s ultimate safety goal is zero accidents – to employees, end users, and partners. As part of its safety work, KONE organizes an annual Global Safety Week for its employees. The purpose of this global event is to strengthen KONE’s safety culture and support the company's zero accident goal. The new digital game is launched during KONE’s Safety Week.

Quick tips on elevator and escalator safety with children:

Escalators and elevators are not places for play. When traveling in elevators or on escalators, it is advised that children be accompanied by adults.

Elevators

1. After entering an elevator, go to back of the car, face forward and keep away from the doors.
2. Don’t attempt to keep doors open by placing objects or body parts in their way.
3. Don’t put anything between the elevator’s wall and the moving doors.
4. Never use an elevator in the event of a fire or other emergency.

Escalators

1. Do not enter or exit the escalator in the wrong direction.
2. Check that shoelaces are tied and that clothes, bags or other items are secure.
3. Hold the handrail and keep feet firmly on the step and away from the escalator’s sides.
4. Don’t sit on the escalator’s steps or on the handrail, and don’t lean over the railing.
5. Escalators should not be used with wheeled objects such as strollers, bikes or skateboards.

6. Do not play near an escalator or while using one.

Learn more about children’s safety here: www.kone.com/childrenssafety

For further information, please contact:

Jove Xu, Marketing and Communications Manager, SEA, KONE Pte Ltd, tel. +65 6424 8983, jove.xu@kone.com