Safety always a priority when Holeys creates lifestyle products
April 18, 2008 – Due to multiple complaints of escalator incidents, the
Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has requested manufactures of
soft resin sandals to improve their products to avoid future incidents
April 18, 2008 – The
Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has requested manufacturers of
soft resin sandals to improve their products to avoid future escalator incidents.
Holeys (formerly Holey
Soles), a manufacturer and distributor of lifestyle products states that safety
has been a high priority when developing new products over the last several
years. As an example, Sole-tek, our new thermo
rubber tread creates a more rigid and slip resistant shoe which is less likely
to get caught in escalators.
“Our products are designed
for people that embrace positive active lifestyles.” states Joyce Groote,
President & CEO of Holeys. “Our priority is to
consider safety and functionality when innovating new products.”
Some of Holeys other safety
features in footwear include:
> Fit: Holeys has designed
their footwear with a narrower fit. By
contrast, some of the clogs on the market are more floppy and loose fitting.
> Round edges on the side and base
of footwear: the sleek designs of the Critters Clog, XP2
and Getaway models are less prone to be pinched or caught by the edges of escalators.
> Closed Toe Ends: openings
are removed from the forefoot to protect toes from debris such as rocks, broken
glass or sticks. This also prevents toe exposure on escalators & protects
the toes when footwear is stubbed against rocks or ledges.
Holeys has
developed an entire children’s product line, Critters by Holeys. This fun line
embodies positive social values, community involvement and safety. The Critters
line will include marketing campaigns related to Kids Safety and key messages
will be seen at point of sale as well as advertising.
While Holeys is constantly innovating
to create safe products, they also caution parents to take extra care with their
younger children on any escalator, regardless of what they are wearing. A number of things can get caught in
escalators such as shoelaces, long jeans, and loose clothing. It is recommended to pick children up when
going onto an escalator or getting off.
Holeys
also supports the Japan
Elevator Association which has guidelines promoting the use of lubricants when
maintenance work is carried out on escalators.
A survey, carried out by the National Institute of Technology and
Evaluation (NITE), an independent administrative
institution, has singled out escalator maintenance issues, including the
failure to use lubricants as part of the problem.
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May 20, 2008 - ConsumerReports.org Safety News
"Crocs and similar soft shoes linked to escalator entrapments"
Here are some general tips about
escalator safety compiled from information offered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission
and the Washington
Metro.
- Before climbing aboard, look to see where the
emergency shutoff buttons are in case you need to stop the escalator. The
buttons are usually at the top and bottom of each escalator and can be
used to stop the escalator in an emergency.
- Check the direction of the escalator before you take
the first step.
- To avoid the sides of steps where entrapment can
occur, stand in the middle of the step. Always face forward and hold the
handrail.
- Step over the comb plate. Always pick up your feet
and step carefully on or off the escalator. Never drag or slide your feet
off the edge of the escalator.
- Stay clear of moving parts. Keep your hands, feet and
clothing clear of the side panels of the escalator. Remember: loose shoe
laces, rubber boots and baggy clothes can get caught in the moving parts
of the escalator. Make sure you have no dangling clothing or loose
shoelaces that could get caught.
- Always hold children's hands on escalators and do not
permit children to sit or play on the steps.
- Never walk up the down escalator or vice versa.
- Do not bring children onto escalators in strollers,
walkers or carts.
- Stand upright. Never lean on the side of the
escalator or sit on the stairs. Never ride on the handrail.
- Do not run on an escalator.
- Exit promptly from the escalator. Never stop, stand
or play at an escalator landing; this can cause a dangerous pileup.
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April 18, 2008 – The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has requested manufacturers of soft resin sandals to improve their products to avoid future escalator incidents.
Holeys (formerly Holey Soles), a manufacturer and distributor of lifestyle products states that safety has been a high priority when developing new products over the last several years. As an example, Sole-tek, our new thermo rubber tread creates a more rigid and slip resistant shoe which is less likely to get caught in escalators.
“Our products are designed for people that embrace positive active lifestyles.” states Joyce Groote, President & CEO of Holeys. “Our priority is to consider safety and functionality when innovating new products.”
Some of Holeys other safety
features in footwear include:
> Fit: Holeys has designed
their footwear with a narrower fit. By
contrast, some of the clogs on the market are more floppy and loose fitting.
> Round edges on the side and base
of footwear: the sleek designs of the Critters Clog, XP2
and Getaway models are less prone to be pinched or caught by the edges of escalators.
> Closed Toe Ends: openings are removed from the forefoot to protect toes from debris such as rocks, broken glass or sticks. This also prevents toe exposure on escalators & protects the toes when footwear is stubbed against rocks or ledges.
Holeys has developed an entire children’s product line, Critters by Holeys. This fun line embodies positive social values, community involvement and safety. The Critters line will include marketing campaigns related to Kids Safety and key messages will be seen at point of sale as well as advertising.
While Holeys is constantly innovating
to create safe products, they also caution parents to take extra care with their
younger children on any escalator, regardless of what they are wearing. A number of things can get caught in
escalators such as shoelaces, long jeans, and loose clothing. It is recommended to pick children up when
going onto an escalator or getting off.
Holeys also supports the Japan Elevator Association which has guidelines promoting the use of lubricants when maintenance work is carried out on escalators. A survey, carried out by the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE), an independent administrative institution, has singled out escalator maintenance issues, including the failure to use lubricants as part of the problem.
Download the Press Release in Adobe .pdf [download]
Download the Press Release in Microdoft Word [download]
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
May 20, 2008 - ConsumerReports.org Safety News
"Crocs and similar soft shoes linked to escalator entrapments"
Here are some general tips about
escalator safety compiled from information offered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission
and the Washington
Metro.
- Before climbing aboard, look to see where the
emergency shutoff buttons are in case you need to stop the escalator. The
buttons are usually at the top and bottom of each escalator and can be
used to stop the escalator in an emergency.
- Check the direction of the escalator before you take the first step.
- To avoid the sides of steps where entrapment can occur, stand in the middle of the step. Always face forward and hold the handrail.
- Step over the comb plate. Always pick up your feet and step carefully on or off the escalator. Never drag or slide your feet off the edge of the escalator.
- Stay clear of moving parts. Keep your hands, feet and clothing clear of the side panels of the escalator. Remember: loose shoe laces, rubber boots and baggy clothes can get caught in the moving parts of the escalator. Make sure you have no dangling clothing or loose shoelaces that could get caught.
- Always hold children's hands on escalators and do not permit children to sit or play on the steps.
- Never walk up the down escalator or vice versa.
- Do not bring children onto escalators in strollers, walkers or carts.
- Stand upright. Never lean on the side of the escalator or sit on the stairs. Never ride on the handrail.
- Do not run on an escalator.
- Exit promptly from the escalator. Never stop, stand
or play at an escalator landing; this can cause a dangerous pileup.
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