Click Here to download ERS-2012-03-21 #290

With the recent warmer temperatures in the Midwest I love it and finally have faith that spring is actually a season that can be experienced in Chicago. Fewer stories again this week which make it a nice compact show, however a couple that are worthy of sharing. Next week is Spring break for my kids and I’m headed for a short trip to Florida to see my parents. No show next week but I may have a post to share so check the website next week. It all depends on how much swimming and fun we’re having. Keep up the good work everyone each and every day and make sure you’re doing your part to make elevators and escalators safer.

News/Article Links:
Elevator had other problems before death
What are the chances you will die in a Philly Elevator?
NEII® Insider Edition
Elevator doors newest edition to museum
Escalator breakdown delays MRT users
Parking Garage modernization awarded
Woman, strangled to death by clothes in escalator
Accident on escalator MTA had hoped to replace
Gaylen Hinton passes away
Synergy Blue elevator cab
$1.4 Billion project on hold to save baby owls
EW Unplugged: Photo of the Week – LOL!
Modeling an elevator using object-oriented analysis
Elevator plan grounded, alternate considered temporary
Man loses toe in escalator accident
KONE launches energy-efficient direct drive for escalators
Cool elevator photo
Eco Build Starts Tomorrow
New York Elevator City Inspections – Take more time?
Costly, late elevator fixes pass council
Plan to install new elevator delayed
How It Works: World’s Fastest Elevator
Maxton Instructs at BYU
Attention Surfers Out There Support a great project!

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Click Here to download ERS-2012-03-14 #289

As we head into another awesome week of warmer weather here in the Midwest one has to wonder if another snow storm is lurking out there on the horizon, I certainly hope not.  There are some good articles on the show that are worthy of saving and sharing. One of which an escalator owner actually sues the contractor who was in charge of maintaining their piece of equipment. I’ve never seen this before publicly covered before. Also Elevator World is looking for presenters/call for papers for their Virtual Elevator Exhibit in July. Have a topic you’d like to cover? Submit your idea and perhaps you’ll secure a spot. Get a little inspired today!

News/Article Links:

NY City Elevator inspections plummet
Escalator Modernization Continues at Metro Station
MESA February Update
Kitty Elevator, love the sound effects
Lift escalator to benefit Hidden River?
Scotttrade Sues escalator repair company
Beer Duty Escalator?
EIGSC Monthly Message
Why is this even published?
Chris Harris donates 10K for elevator lift
County changes elevator services provider
Premise liability lawsuit
Woman dies in escalator accident
MTA police probe LIRR station escalator death
Awesome Old Elevator in Milwaukee
Student claims sexual assault in elevator
Elevators program
The upside of going up and down
Elevator plan grounded, opts for upgrades
EW’s VEE Call for Papers
Commerical Premises? A waste of money?
Man awarded $3.9 million in elevator fall case
Michael Laine interviewed by Fast Company

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Click Here to download ERS-2012-03-07 #288

Wow what seemed like a slow news week turned into one with some really important articles to share. Make sure you click, print and forward those to clients and coworkers you feel would benefit from reading them. Thank you so much for listening/watching the show today. I can’t tell you how much I’m amazed by all the support out there for what this show delivers each week.  It is extremely humbling to say the least. Enjoy the show, the articles and feel free to send your comments to elevatorradioshow@gmail.com. Remember to make safety the most important part of your day.

I forgot to add that for those of you who send me e-mails asking where I got my Got Lift Shirt as seen on today’s program, visit our online store and you can purchase one today. Remember that $5 of every sale goes directly back to the EESF. I make no money on the items what so ever. So support EESF.org and get some cool gear while doing so at the same time. 

News/Article Links:
ASME Terminating Accreditation Program
NAESA International Response

The responsibility of the elevator contractor
Elevator Maintenance Falls Short at State Colleges
Mitsubishi Electric Elevators in Mumbai to be fastest
13 Stuck in elevator face criminal charges
EW Unplugged: Funny Elevator Video
Japan builds world’s second tallest building
Global demand for elevator equipment increases
Andrew heads back to the first elevator he shot on Youtube
Editorial: NYC Elevator Death
NYC Elevator Accident Report
Jewish Sabbath, Elevators Do All The Work
Girl still afraid two years after escalator accident
KONE Awarded escalator project at DC’s Union Station
UTC Heads to $102
Escalators included in fashion show
Shelevator – Very interesting!
Pneumatic Vacuum Elevator
Waverley escalators flawed
What it’s like to live in an elevator
Elevator for storage shed?
Elevator issues top council meeting
Man hurt in bizarre elevator accident
State House Home to Elevator Operator

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My name is Dan Zeitz. I am the Operations Manager and Safety Director for Midwest Elevator is St. Louis, Missouri.

As New York recently learned (http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/27/city-blames-fatal-elevator-accident-on-poor-maintenance-work/?src=tp), jumper left behind accidents are a very dangerous, and potentially lethal, problem. I invented, patented and brought to market, a jumper which would prevent the very scenario which killed the Y&R Exec. This product has been available through Wurtec Industries for two years. I created this jumper to eliminate the unnecessary loss of life and serious injuries which occur through human error or negligence.

I thought you should be aware that a safety device existed which could have prevented this tragedy. Please, let’s prevent another injury/death.

Time-Out Jumper – http://www.wurtec.com/asp/product.asp?Item=15-505

(more information and articles available)

If there is someone in your organization more appropriate, I would appreciate your forwarding this information.

Thank you,

Dan Zeitz

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