When you step into an elevator, you probably press a button without a second thought, trusting the metal box to deliver you safely. For the most part, that trust is justified. Elevators are statistically one of the safest forms of transportation; in fact, the fear of a cable snapping is mostly a movie trope.
However, that doesn’t mean they are perfect. The reality is that elevators have hidden safety flaws. These are not the dramatic, Hollywood-style failures. Instead, they are the subtle, common, and rarely discussed problems that cause the vast majority of injuries. Knowing them isn’t about creating fear; rather, it’s about being aware.
