After opening the hoistway doors, the first step in evacuating trapped occupants from an elevator is:

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After opening the hoistway doors, the first step in evacuating trapped occupants from an elevator is:

When rescuing trapped elevator occupants, the immediate priority after opening the hoistway doors is to create a safe, continuous exit path by aligning the elevator doors with the open hoistway door. This brings the car doors and the hoistway opening into line, forming a level, unobstructed opening for people to step through, which reduces gaps, pinch points, and confusion during evacuation. Restoring power would be unsafe while the rescue is ongoing, as the car could move unexpectedly. Locking or tagging out the elevator is an important safety step, but it supports the rescue process after an accessible exit path is established. Aligning the doors to the open hoistway door ensures occupants can exit safely and efficiently.

When rescuing trapped elevator occupants, the immediate priority after opening the hoistway doors is to create a safe, continuous exit path by aligning the elevator doors with the open hoistway door. This brings the car doors and the hoistway opening into line, forming a level, unobstructed opening for people to step through, which reduces gaps, pinch points, and confusion during evacuation. Restoring power would be unsafe while the rescue is ongoing, as the car could move unexpectedly. Locking or tagging out the elevator is an important safety step, but it supports the rescue process after an accessible exit path is established. Aligning the doors to the open hoistway door ensures occupants can exit safely and efficiently.

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