Stake attention in this memory
A vertically oriented photograph captures an escalator safety sign affixed to a white panel in a public indoor setting, typical of a metro station or airport in Beijing, China. The sign features a dark blue section against a white background, headed by the Chinese characters "乘梯须知" (Escalator Safety Rules). The top portion of the sign displays ten distinct pictograms, each accompanied by bilingual text in Chinese and English. Five of these are prohibition signs (red circle with a diagonal line), including warnings against: "No Trolley" (禁止使用手推车), "Do Not Go Wrong Way" (禁止逆行), "No Leaning" (禁止倚靠), "No Shoving or Rough Play" (请勿打闹), and "Do Not Leave Children Unattended" (照顾儿童), which is incorrectly labeled as a prohibition for children. The other five pictograms are recommendations (blue circle with a white icon), advising to: "Hold the handrail" (紧握扶手), "Watch Your Step" (小心夹脚), "Press Stop Button in Emergency" (遇险按停), "Mind Your Head" (当心碰头), and "Do Not Leave Seniors Unattended" (搀扶老人), which is also presented as a positive instruction to assist the elderly. Below the pictograms, a numbered list of eight rules provides more detailed instructions in Chinese. These rules emphasize standing facing the direction of travel and holding the handrail, the necessity for adults to accompany children, and for companions to assist the elderly or those with mobility issues. Prohibitions include roughhousing, riding against the direction of travel, using a broken escalator as stairs, carrying bulky items like folding bikes, and touching escalator edges or gaps. The final rule encourages adherence to these safety guidelines for a safe ride. The overall tone is cautionary and informative, aiming to ensure user safety.
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