Click Here to download ERS-2007-11-28 #96

I hope everyone’s Thanksgiving was an enjoyable one! My family and I enjoyed our trip to Fort Meyers, Florida and more importantly are thankful for everything we have, health, family and friends. Things can change so quickly that you really need to live each day as it’s your last. Some sad news here in Chicago as our industry losses a great man, Rory Dolan passed away this past Saturday. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Rory was the kind of guy who really cared about the elevator industry and you could tell. He will be missed by many. Please consider signing his guest book through this link. I’m certain the Dolan Family would appreciate it.   

Calendar Links
NAESA Calendar
NAEC Calendar
NAVTP Calendar
EIG SC Calendar
CEA Calendar
EAF Calendar
ECNY Calendar
CECA Calendar
EESF Calendar
Elevator U Calendar
MESA Calendar

Listener Links:
Elevator Bob’s Picture Of The Week – MicroDrives (the widow maker)
Troops – America Supports You
How To Liven Up An Elevator Ride
The Santa Claus Hot Line Is Up & Running! Call 206-457-1951 (we won’t incorporate them into the show)

News Links:
Rory Dolan Passes Away – Atlas Elevator – Chicago
Urban Warrior – Elevator Door Opened – Only Shaft Seen
2 Girls Trapped In Elevator Unhurt
Otis’s Yvonne Martin Named To Academy Of Women Leaders
82 Year Old Sexually Assaulted In Elevator
Juvenile Rescued From Elevator
Elderly Couple Spend Night In Car After Elevator Breaks
State Elevates Number of Compliant Lifts
Japan’s Hitachi Eyes Elevator Demand In India
Elevator Will Soon Transform German American Heritage Center
Housing Crunch Leaves Couple In Dangerous Trap
Elevator Man Goes Down
Senior Falls Down Elevator Shaft
Paul Often Had To Be Dragged Into Elevator
Otis Elevator Awarded 26M Contract
DPW To Take Action Against Engineer
Man Falls Down Elevator Shaft
Workers Warned Of Grand Hyatt’s Elevator Issues
Hand In Elevator Door Injury Trial To Start Dec. 3rd

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Click Here to download ERS-2007-11-20 #95

As we head into an extended Thanksgiving Weekend this show by far has the most number of elevator related accidents that I’ve ever covered in a weeks worth of news. The accident in China where a lift plunged 34 floors killing 11 has to be one of the worst in the past two years while doing the show.  As the news stories point out we have so much to be thankful for. For those of you out in the field please practice safety every day of the year and for the rest of us let’s all take a moment to be thankful for what we have. On a more update note next week is our prize pack giveaway so listen to that show as you could be our November Prize Pack Winner! Have a nice Holiday everyone and safe travels to those who will be away from home. Give an extra hug to each one of your family members this Thanksgiving weekend.

Calendar Links
NAESA Calendar
NAEC Calendar
NAVTP Calendar
EIG SC Calendar
CEA Calendar
EAF Calendar
ECNY Calendar
CECA Calendar
EESF Calendar
Elevator U Calendar
MESA Calendar

Listener Links:
Crocs Corporation Stock Tanks
Cool YouTube Video – Thanks Mike!
Elevator Bob’s Picture Of The Week – Elevator Rope Wear
The FuMP – I Heart Thanksgiving Song

News Links:
Elevator In China Plunges 34 Floors Kills 11
New Type Of Elevator Causes Concerns In Virginia
Station Fire Victims Remembered When Wooden Escalator Caught Fire
The Blaze That Changed Fire Fighting – UK
Sales Girl Found Dead In Elevator
Worker Falls Down Elevator Shaft and Dies – Chicago
Worker Falls 20 Stories To His Death – San Antonio
Contractor Trapped In Elevator
Please Give Your 2 Cents Here!
2010 World Expo To Feature Otis Green Technology
Taipei 101 Fastest Elevator In The World
Home Depot Gut’s Three New Directors
Underground Fire Causes Power Outages In Akron OH
KONE To Supply Elevators
Renovations In Armenia Include Elevators
Sedgwick Station – Brown Line Opened – Chicago
US Companies Carry A Torch For Olympics
Elevator Woes: Funny Picture, Does This Sound Like Your Elevator

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Click Here to download ERS-2007-11-14 #94

It’s Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week and not a moment too soon! This past week there were two escalator related accidents. Did you know that it’s always the week before Thanksgiving so that the word can get out to all the people traveling to the malls? Have you thought about how to contribute? It’s as easy as going to our online store and purchasing something. Great show everyone. A couple of stories that you’ll be the first to know about plus there are a couple of cool items for sale over on www.elevatorgear.com and www.ebay.com.

Calendar Links
NAESA Calendar
NAEC Calendar
NAVTP Calendar
EIG SC Calendar
CEA Calendar
EAF Calendar
ECNY Calendar
CECA Calendar
EESF Calendar
Elevator U Calendar
MESA Calendar

Listener Links: 
Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation 

News Links:
Elevator Escalator Safety Week News Story
Move With The Grooves: Canada Safety Story
Several People Hurt In Houston Escalator Accident
State of Wisconsin Shuts Down Elevators After Seattle Story
Union Fire ASU Threatened Lives: Warnings Not Heeded
MTA Breaks The C Slump
10 New Things To Do In An Elevator
KONE To Start Engineering Center – India
Emergency Egress Strategies For Buildings
Apartment Owner Gets Fined
Elevator Inspections Coming – Cayman Islands
Correction To News Story Last Week: Girl Escalator Accident
KSU Motor Smokes Causing Evacuation
Elevator Company Get’s Nod From County
Columbia Elevator To Be Featured On 21st Century Business
Ordinance Makes Sure Those With Strollers Don’t Get Shafted

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Click Here to download ERS-2007-11-07 #93

Wow, I can’t believe it’s already November. Next week is Elevator Escalator Safety Week! If you’re like me and love elevators and escalators make sure you’re doing your part to ensure that kids and older adults are educated in riding them. There are many ways you can help, visit www.eesf.org today to learn about them. I want to thank all of you who have purchased items from our online store.  Your support helped us raise $500.00 which was sent to the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation last week!  We’ve got a great show for you today with some pretty important stories that you’ll be the first to learn about, some of which just posted moments ago.  Also remember that this Sunday is Veterans Day. If you know a Veteran please thank them for serving our country. 

Calendar Links
NAESA Calendar
NAEC Calendar
NAVTP Calendar
EIG SC Calendar
CEA Calendar
EAF Calendar
ECNY Calendar
CECA Calendar
EESF Calendar
Elevator U Calendar

Listener Links: 
Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation - Safety Week Is Coming Up!  Click Here For Planning Guide!

News Links:
KONE to Stop Making Hydraulic Elevator
Girl Only Slightly Injured After Getting Hand Stuck In Escalator
Plaza Square Owner Files For Bankruptcy
Magnetek Hoping To Lift From It’s Elevator Market
Fire Extinguished At Dynatech Center
Downtown Building Goes Up In Flames
Power Efficiency Invited To Participate In CET Program
KONE To Move Headquarters From Moline To Lisle
Enchanted Elevator Shafts
BC Safety Authority Takes Stand On Escalator Safety
See A Soldier, Be Gracious and By Him/Her Lunch
Are High Rises Green?
Aged Elevators Approaching End
Slow Ride For “Green” Elevators
Hub Acquires Elevator Insurance Specialists JM Associates
Elevator Malfunction Evacuates Village
Worker Dies After Elevator Shaft Fall
Seniors Told To Take Stairs
Deer Takes Escalator Down To Metro
Veterans Day Tribute – Thank A Veteran This Sunday!

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