I have been called to numerous school locations regarding safety issues with Electric Divider Curtains. In most situations, students had come into contact with the moving equipment and became entangled in the steel support cables or rolling steel pipe. The vinyl material which make up these massive dividers is very heavy. The drive system is extremely powerful in order to raise the entire unit overhead.

In most of my experiences, students that came into contact with the operating equipment were lifted off the gym floor (up to 10 feet) before they fell free. In one event, a female student was wrapped up, rolled into the ceiling and rescued by the Fire Department. (google Jones Prep HS Chicago - divider curtain accident)

I have seen first hand and heard stories of students "riding the curtains" during operation in several school gymnasiums. I also had a phys ed teacher jokingly tell me of his students "playing limbo" as the curtains were being raised and lowered. 

In ALL events, individuals which were operating the equipment were unaware of the dangers associated with electrically operated divider curtains. Annual staff training is vital to Staff and Student Safety. Installing safety sensors has proven to be an effective method to protect students. 

Everyone knows that accidents happen and we can all agree on student safety.