No Show - 2/15/17

I'm currently attending the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation yearly Annual General Meeting in Mobile, AL. The talent on our board of directors always impresses me. I'll have a complete update on where the EESF has been and the plan for the foundation in the upcoming year on next weeks program. I'm excited and look forward to listening to ideas, comments on how to eliminate preventable accidents on elevators, escalators and moving walkways due to rider behavior. 

To support the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation visit www.eesf.org today!

Elevator Radio Show - Video/Audio Show #386 - Week 01/14/15

Elevator Radio Show - Video/Audio Show #386 - Week 01/14/15 (Audio/Video DOA, not available this week) There was a terrible accident in NY this week were an elevator mechanic was killed in the hoist way.  We leave our warm beds each day heading to work with not a though that our day could turn as tragically as it did for this mechanic. I can’t say it enough but make safe work practices the number one priority of your day. I don’t care how many units you have on your route or who is yelling at you to move faster.  Experts note that you are more likely to have an accident in the surroundings that are the most familiar to you so don't get too comfortable out there.  Heading home at the end of the day to your family and making sure those you work with should be on your mind all day. Just a side note, the show with my rant did not record/output the way it needed to so no audio/video show today. 

News/Article Links: Mechanic killed in elevator accident If you would like to support Johnny Luna’s Family More on above Boys hand saved from escalator Broken elevator leaves students stranded Accident on escalator leaves one dead Tributes after grandmother dies after falling down escalator Panera Bread evacuated due to malfunctioning elevator EW Unplugged: View from the rock Five seniors hurt after escalator tumble Nice Westinghouse Traction Elevator Video Timed out service fault Register for the NAEC Spring Conference Register for the EESF AGM Pretty cool VW Factory Plan to attend the Maxton Training Class at H&H in Chitown

Elevator Radio Show - Video/Audio Show #385 - Week 01/07/15

Audio File Link: Elevator Radio Show - Video/Audio Show #385 - Week 01/07/15 Happy New Year! Unfortunately we’re starting 2015 on a sad note with the recent news of a 12 year old who was killed when he entered the shaft of a home elevator in Florida and was crushed to death. It’s truly frightening to imagine that his could even happen. It’s a tragic death which requires everyone's help in spreading the word regarding riding elevators and escalators safely and that they are neither toys, nor amusement rides. And while the details of the accident have not been released we encourage anyone with a home elevator to get it checked out by your local elevator company to ensure that it’s safe and the distance between the hallway doors and gate is minimized to prevent any child from accidentally getting wedged between the door and gate when the hallway door is closed. Visit http://homesafecampaign.com/ as well as http://www.eesf.org for more information regarding elevator and escalator safety. News/Article Links: 12 Year Old Boy Killed in home elevator accident Home Elevator Safety Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation Woman jumps to her death off mall escalator COP accidently shoots himself in elevator Escalator accident causes broken leg Turkish governor bans short elevator trips Congratulations EW Project of the Year Winners Dog survives choking, 30 foot fall after elevator accident Man critically injured in fall from over the side of an escalator $12M Invested in fifthly BART Escalators Cold air and dry rails One released in elevator crash accident in Istanbul KONE wins order for high-rise development We need more feedback like this regarding lawsuits

Elevator Radio Show - Video/Audio Show #383 - Week 12/17/14

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The Elevator Escalator Safety foundation rebranding committee met yesterday in Chicago yesterday and I have to say it was nice to meet and see everyone who attended.  The good news is that we’re moving towards a different direction with the program the bad news is that the plan to do so is still being formulated. This is an exciting time for the foundation and one that is a long time coming. I’ll have more to share on this process as our committee moves through it and look forward to doing so. One accident on today’s show just goes to prove that the EESF is still needed in preventing accidents from happening.

News/Article Links: Man in custody after woman groped on escalator Elevators set to take new direction Elevator and Escalator market in China 2015-2019 FDNY continues working on scene after falling down shaft Alert shopper hits E-Stop button on escalator Boy flown to CHOP after escalator mall accident A17 Elevator Codes Week: January 12-16 Elevator Adjuster celebrating 600^th video Two injured in elevator accident Doug: Holiday Happenings Dumbwaiter involved in fatality ordered to be removed Maybe too late for this year From one of my favorite holiday movies

Post: February 8th, 2012: ERS-2012-02-08 #285 Show Notes

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Back from Atlanta, and have a full report on the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation Annual General Meeting. Great to see the everyone who attended. While I was only in for the one day meeting I’ve got a general report to give on the important items that you should know. Other than that, we’ve got a good show today with some pretty interesting articles. As always, thanks for tuning in and for sharing the links of the program with your coworkers and friends.

News/Article Links: MESA Update ThyssenKrupp comes to Chicago Courthouse elevators operating after repairs EW: Unplugged Photos of the Week Two-Stop Elevator Exemption Notifications: Florida China: Authorities probe Beijing escalator accident that kills boy Perhaps the EESF needs an international presence I declare today: Stair Day – Is there a card for that? Another baby delivered in an elevator Mitsubishi to develop ultra-high-speed elevator 4 Month Year Old Dies at City Center mall: India Two up, one down at Foggy Bottom Oh the irony, stuck in elevator, then stuck again Elevator Cable Snaps???? Shame on you I-Team Malls to install Safety plates along escalators Man dies in fall off casino escalator Break an elevator button: Get charged China: Residents worried as elevators stall, fall Man falls to death after elevator doors open to empty shaft Former employee alleges racially hostile work environment Death by elevator: interesting blog post Focus on escalator safety in India after accident Otis “Touch” Button Information Press conference of elevator mechanic indictment Not sure what this one means. What’s M2M? Support the EESF Today!

Post: November 4th, 2009: ERS-2009-11-04 #178 Show Notes

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Back to our regular scheduled programming everyone. I’m still swamped but made sure I got all my ducks in a row so I could get the show out today. On the program we’ll give our prize pack giveaway to one of you, cover the news for two weeks and also talk about the calendar of events for November. Something new we’ll be doing includes providing a monthly update of the progress the EESF is making in reaching its goal of educating 700,000 children. There’s a story on this weeks show involving a girl and an escalator accident that just goes to show you why it’s so important to help them reach this goal.  

Thanks to the following companies who have donated goodies to our end of the month prize pack! Fujitec America, GAL, The National Association of Elevator Contractors, The National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities, The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation, COMPANY SRL, Peelle, C.J. Anderson, Truxes, EMS Group, Elevator Bob’s Elevator Pictures, Minnesota Elevator, ElevatorGear.com, ElevatorShack.com, ElevatorU.org, Elevator World Magazine, Elevator Cab Renovations & The Elevator Preservation Blog.

Calendar Of Events: NAESA Calendar NAEC Calendar NAVTP Calendar EIG SC Calendar CEA Calendar EAF Calendar ECNY Calendar CECA Calendar EESF Calendar  Elevator U Calendar MESA Calendar  NCEIG Calendar 

Listener Links: Help The EESF Reach Its Goal

News Links: A ‘tragic escalator accident’ but what caused it Mystery over Tube escalator etiquette cleared up by restored film ATA Space Elevator Project Video on Piano Stairs Whom would you most like to be stuck in an elevator with? Girl falls from escalator at Triangle Town Center Mall – The Reason To Support The EESF Leona Lewis Stuck In Elevator With 20 Fans NASA’s Space Elevator Games Challenge Teams Services must shift for elevator project at Madison Civic Center Shabbat elevator ruling reignites debate over lift Texas teen in coma after fall at Indianapolis Mall Wait ‘til next year, Vesey escalator When will the CTA rehab Red Line North Stations Hopes dim for trapped miners Brief wrap up of World Series Game 3 Five injured on escalator pileup Brooklyn apartment going for a cool $25 million Chimney Rock elevator closes for repairs Denver Pavilion’s Grand Re-introduction KONE acquires Northeast Elevator Services Escalator is cited in death at T station – woman strangled by scarf Rush hour “stair-runners” at light rail stations Space Elevator Blog does a great job covering games Six Firemen die in elevator accident - India FL elevator inspectors missing problems