Check missed
Secure video from the valley station. We assess keeper liability and staff duties.
Cableway & lift operators
Chairlift and child safety: liability of the safety bar
On a chairlift with a child, transport contract, EKHG keeper liability and parental duty meet. We clarify the responsibilities of operator and parents.
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3 July 2026 · Mag. Christopher Angerer, Rechtsanwalt
A chairlift is a railway under EKHG. The keeper is liable without fault for operating risks.
There is also a transport contract with protective duties. For minors the duties are stronger.
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Check child safety
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Early opening
Document the course of the ride. We assess contributory negligence and remaining claims.
Technical defect
Defects increase keeper liability. We initiate a technical expert report.
EKHG keeper liability section 5
EKHG keeper liability section 5
Under section 5 EKHG the keeper of a chairlift is liable for damage from operation. Force majeure is a rare exception.
Liability covers falls from the seat and crushing injuries. For children the standard is strict.
Safety bar and control duty
Safety bar and control duty
Lift staff must visibly check the safety bar. With small children active support is required.
An accompanying adult shares responsibility. Their cooperation does not generally relieve the keeper.
Immediate steps:
- Note lift number and time
- Record staff and witnesses with names
- Consider reporting to the cableway authority
Frequently asked
Chairlift with child
Is the lift liable without fault? +
Yes, section 5 EKHG provides keeper liability. It applies to damage from typical operating risks.
What duties have parents? +
Parents must secure the child on boarding. They should close the bar and not open it early.
What happens on early opening? +
Early opening may trigger contributory negligence. A quota under section 1304 ABGB is common.
How high are typical damages? +
Pain compensation and treatment costs are key items. Permanent consequences add pension and loss of earnings.
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