This presentation will examine the recommendations in ASME A17.4. The speaker having observed that few elevator technicians have read this guide. A number of lawsuits have occurred where the elevator firm had been sued as a result of rescue attempts by elevator personnel.  Since the Introduction in Part I on Evacuation Procedures recommends that any evacuation of passengers from elevators be performed under the direct supervision of elevator personnel, it is important for elevator personnel be familiar with the procedures in A17.4.

While A17.4 was written for "emergency personnel", it states that elevator personnel should also follow these procedures, however due to their knowledge of elevator systems they may utilize other procedures to safely evacuate passengers.