People have always sought ways to remove things. The first examples of such devices date back to the third century. Archimedes, a Greek mathematician and physicist, designed a lift that works with animals and water wheels using hemp rope.

However, the first elevators used today have been after the industrial revolution. In 1823, two British engineers built a platform to show tourists the London skyline. A few years later, this design was further enhanced by adding steam power, a belt and counterweight. However, it is undisputed that these early examples are dangerous and insecure.

In 1852, the American industrialist Otis used a revolutionary safety brake in vertical transport. In this way, even if the belts break, the cabin does not fall and remains in place. This first secured elevator was established in 1857 in New York. Today Otis is the largest elevator and escalator company in the world.

Today, the safe use of elevators depends on regular maintenance and annual inspections in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. These inspections are important not only to comply with legal regulations but also to the health and safety of employees and users. But inspections also provide important data to extend the service life of elevators. Provides early warning for possible problems in the future.

The standards that are taken as basis in the control and inspection works carried out by the competent authorities are as follows:

• TS EN 13015 + A1 Maintenance of lifts and escalators - Rules for maintenance instructions

• TS EN 81-3 Elevators - Safety regulations for construction and installation - Part 3: Electrical and hydraulic service lifts

• TS EN 81-20 ... Section 20: Human and freight elevators

• TS EN 81-80 ... Section 80: Rules for improving the safety of existing passenger and freight elevators

• TS EN 60204-32 Safety in machinery - Electrical devices in machinery - Part 32: Requirements for hoisting machines