The escalator would have been dark, dangerous and extremely noisy—more like a test of endurance than a space-efficient way of getting from platform to pavement. Remains of Holloway Road spiral...

I've had an intense fear of escalators since i saw that video of a woman being sucked in and killed. Are escalators really meatgrinders underneath? and if so what safety mechanisms are there to prevent people from falling in?

In short, escalators aren’t nearly as benign as most people think. In many cases, property owners get lax about regular maintenance and repairs. In other cases, escalators themselves lack appropriate safety features, such as guards and emergency stop buttons that could mitigate potential injuries.

This article examines dangers associated with escalators, emphasizing the importance of safety measures and the role of personal Escalators, a common sight in malls, airports, and casinos, are often perceived as a convenient alternative to stairs.

Increasing the speed also increases the risk of dangerous tumbles. Ideally one could have a slower speed when boarding and disembarking, and faster speeds in between, but when one considers the structure of linked steps this seems impossible.