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I’m a bit aggravated with the goofs over at the Gothamist regarding an article they wrote about Elevator Escalator Safety Week and the Safety Rider Progam. What’s even worse is the commentary from the readers of the story. I’m asking that we all chime in and post our own comments regarding why it’s important to promote elevator and escalator safety and why there’s a need for it.  Perhaps a simple search for elevator/escalator accidents online might have turned this article into one with a little more depth and understanding why this kind of information needs to be shared.  So please visit this link and share your own personal comments and stories.   (Pictured: An escalator accident waiting to happen.)

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Time waster of the day: elevator farting game
Elevator Escalator Safety Week get’s unnecessary crap! Need help with comments
It’s scarier than hell up here!
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Campus takes steps for elevator safety
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Life spans of building systems
Vancouver Transit Elevator/Escalator upgrade
Treasurers fall down steps brings code issues to light
World on edge as Rabbi issues ruling
Escalator Safety Mechanisms Do Work!

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