The concept of traction type is a special facility that is started by the traction machine and relies on the friction between the traction wheel and the steel wire rope to pull the ladder body to run along the vertical track. The safe operation of the elevator is a link that the public attaches great importance to in the elevator operation stage. Although with the rapid development of elevator technology, diversified protective equipment such as machines are installed on the elevator to ensure the smooth operation of the elevator. However, the function of its safety equipment has an intuitive effect on the operation quality of the elevator. Therefore, referring to the reliability of safety protection equipment, the author analyzes the negative effects of squatting or roof flushing on the elevator, and gives some rectification suggestions from the perspective of strengthening elevator maintenance and repair, which is a kind of correction and reference to improve the maintenance effect of elevator maintenance and repair personnel and reduce the insecurity caused by elevator squatting or roof flushing. In addition, in the specific operation stage, because the braking equipment is not cleaned, the braking effect is poor, and the dangerous situation of elevator squatting and roof flushing should also be paid enough attention.