Post: April 6th, 2011: ERS-2011-04-06 #248 Show Notes

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It’s one of those weeks that I'm not sure if I'm coming or I'm going.  While the number of elevator and escalator news stories was fewer than normal the first two are pretty bad.  One involved another over the side escalator accident fall which occurred in Michigan. One witness noted that she jumped up on the handrail only to fall over the side.  Remember, escalator handrails are somewhat grippy and you should NEVER try to do this! She was lucky with her injury while others have died with these types of accidents.  Also going on today is the Chicago Elevator Association code update seminar which I'm assisting with. I’m looking forward to seeing many of you who listen to the show at the event today.  The ECNY is also having an action packed week as it holds its own vendor expo. For every one who’s out on the road, have safe travels on your way home.

News/Article Links: Teen injured after 3-story fall down elevator shaft Witness speaks about girl’s fall from escalator Answer to “Can You Identify This Old Part” KONE’s elevators for Delhi Airport Express Line Police find homeless couple living in elevator shaft Magnetek and Leveling Video Metro escalator problems cause delays Teen recovering from escalator fall Escalators bring out the best in people? Bill would ease crowding at Judicial Complex Cool antique London Elevator Picture Teen who fell from escalator broke her pelvis – Very lucky! Courthouse in Wailuku needs fixing Home elevator installation best left to professional Businessman claims he was hurt in elevator Motown Distillery set to begin production in Elevator Building Schindler Announces Price Increases in US & Canada Firefighters rescue two from stopped elevator Otis Elevator to provide Kohinoor Square with escalators Elevator motor sparks uptown fire Boy frees himself from amusement ride and dies

Video Links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86AA1U3bvcM http://www.blip.tv/file/4983465