We are all living in a strange world, where anything can happen at any time. Life is full of experiences –some good, some bad and others just plain nasty. While we don’t have control over the “bad experiences”, we do, however, choose how to react to them.

Getting trapped in an elevator cannot be compared with life challenges like death, accidents, illness and depression, but can be ranked pretty high on the list of ugly life experiences.

Are you someone who uses an elevator every day? Well, research shows that you have approximately 1 in 5 000 chances of getting stuck each month. It sounds pretty shocking, isn’t it?

Well, here’s the real question: what exactly do you do when you are hanging stories above the ground?

Take A Deep Breath And Stay Calm

Let’s face, it’s a natural human instinct to panic when you are trapped in a real-life nightmare. However, you must tell yourself to put your mind above matter and remain as calm as possible. If you start panicking, your body will begin to feel the effects, making it more difficult for you to think correctly and, as a result, making it more difficult for you to discover a means to escape.

So, take a big breath in and relax your entire body. When your body is relaxed, it is difficult for your mind to panic.

Find A Light Source

If the elevator is dark, use a key chain flashlight or open your mobile phone or PDA to provide some light. Try not to leave the gadget on for too long, since this can drain the battery. Creating light will allow you to view the buttons and have a better understanding of your position. Whether you’re not reading this while stuck in an elevator, check your phone to see if it has a “flashlight” feature. If so, this may be useful – as long as it doesn’t deplete your battery!

Press The “Door Open” Button

This button can become stuck from time to time – which is why it is recommended to have such broken lifts be repaired by March Elevator Ltd – and pressing it will immediately unlock the elevator. You may be laughing, but you’d be shocked how many people call for help to get out of a stuck elevator just to discover that all they have to do is push the “door open” button again.

Press The Call Button

If it’s dark, use a light source to locate the call button. Then, hit the call button to get in touch with a specialist who can assist you. This will notify maintenance professionals when there is an issue with the elevator. This is the quickest and finest method to receive help – far better and safer than attempting to do it yourself.

Press The Alarm Button

In most elevators, the alarm button is linked to a bell that sounds to inform people that someone is trapped within and needs aid. If you are unable to reach maintenance, ring the bell on a regular basis. People in the building will almost certainly hear the alarm and alert someone who can help you.

Call If You Can

If there is no answer when you hit the call button, check the reception on your cell phone. Call your local emergency services number if you have any reception.

Get The Attention Of People Outside The Elevator

If you’ve tried the call button or phoning for help and received no response, your next option is to yell or cry for aid. You might try banging on the elevator door with shoes or other objects and yelling to notify onlookers. Depending on the sound transmittance of the door, tapping strongly on it with a key may produce a loud sound that travels throughout the elevator shaft. Shouting can help alert those outside the elevator to your problem, but you should be aware that excessive shouting or yelling can also lead you to panic, so try to remain relatively calm when appealing for assistance.

If Nothing Else Works, Just Wait It Out

Sometimes, if you are lucky enough, people will realize the elevator isn’t working within minutes, and you’ll be on your way out in no time.

Now, there is an even easier way to avoid people getting stuck in elevators and that would be to hire elevators and lifts maintenance services by March Elevator Ltd.