Elevator Radio Show 507 – Week 6/13/2018

This is the kind of show I truly wish I didn’t have to do. One filled with accident after accident. What ties closely with the idea that Bob Shepherd shared in the May issue of the Progress he was nice enough to let me re-post on June 9th but it really gets you thinking beyond the safety and toolbox talks. Read the article and think about how you can go beyond just “talking” about safety but actually living it. I’ll share more on this in my commentary during the show.   

News/Article Links:

Worker, killed in elevator shaft - Chicago

Maryland Construction worker died in elevator shaft

2 Construction workers killed – St. Louis

Local 2 Accepting applications for apprentices

SCS Elevator Products announces new President

Audit reveals issues with NYC inspections  

Missing 19-year-old woman found in elevator shaft

GAL Buys Elevator Controls  

Elevator Bill Kristopher’s Law

Chicago Elevator Open – August 3rd

What officials say caused the escalator to reverse

Elevator U Conference next week

Chicago Cruise June 27th

Is elevator safety a “Silent Majority” or just a “Vocal Minority?”

Elevator Constructor Anthem

Elevator Radio Show - Video/Audio Show #356 - Week 01/15/14

Click Here to download ERS-2014-01-15 #356 I've got some sad news to share with you on the show today. One involving the death of a Local 2 mechanic in a work related accident and another of an industry icon.  Live your life and make a difference in the world and make sure that you don’t have any regrets. If it helps, write your own obituary, and live it. Most importantly be careful out there. The work we all do is dangerous.

New/Article Links: Dee A. Swerrie Passes Books by Swerrie Civic Plaza waiting on elevator parts Laktown Wharf Residents upset over elevator problems Marymount elevator plans Elevator show to begin with party Man’s body found in elevator shaft at casino EW Unplugged: Monday Mindbender Ireland: Toddler dies in lift accident Removing an elevator controller EW: Photos of the week Elevator generator resistor failure Elevator relay logic controller maintenance Escalator breakdown injures 10  in Kawasaki Safety audit of elevators in civic buildings on cards British worker dies in accident while working on elevator Firefighters Rescue Five People Stalled in Elevator Ice cold metro escalators Diesel Ducy Videos Surgeries on hold after lift accident Ayala mall escalator accident Trolley stuck in escalator? ASME Survey Help pours in for teen More cool elevator videos

Elevator Radio Show - Video/Audio Show #348 - Week 11/06/2013

Click Here to download ERS-2013-11-06 #348 Good to be back finally after a long road that feels like eternity! Unfortunately, this week show has some pretty bad elevator accidents which I wish wasn’t the case which is a reminder to everyone out there that our industry is safe when those working on or around them are properly trained and the correct safety measures are taken. Thanks to everyone who emailed, called and sent goodies to me. I should be back on track for the rest of the year considering Doctors orders are to take it easy. Enjoy the show everyone, it’s good to be back.

New/Article Links: EESF Safety Week Learn more about Diesel Ducy Often-broken elevators strand housing tenants Small alligator found under escalator at ORD Auburn City Hall’s elevator motor catches fire $1300 for used interlock? WGN Host gets stuck in elevator Elevator beds keep you Disheveled sheets out of view Trouble shooting elevators with your phone Elevator mechanic dies in elevator shaft fall More on above Maxton includes Tasks and Procedures for MCP Generation OSHA Calls for Fines TKE Installs Elevator in Morocco Mall CEA November Meeting Tomorrow Doug’s Interlift Recap Take the stairs if you’re going to complain Man’s death ruled accident Sharjah elevator accident kills mechanic Hospital Employee/Maintenance worker dies in accident Girl who lost toes in escalator accident speaks out I-Team – Elevator Needed Maintenance Persistent elevator problems raise concerns Senate Elevator Operators Back to Work Oh boy……

Elevator Radio Show - Video/Audio Show #310 - Week 10/24/2012

Click Here to download ERS-2012-10-24 #310 There are some crazy articles on the show today. Thanks to those of you who sent me links to some of them. Also there were two pretty bad accidents and one elevator technician died down in Louisiana. Make sure you’re safe out there. Don’t feel too comfortable on the job!

News/Article Links:

LG Pranks Elevator Riders with drop out floor Elevator Technician killed in accident PATCO’s Ashland riders want their escalator back KONE raises full-year outlook Dupont Escalator upgrades completed Broken elevator leaves some unable to vote LIRR Station escalator being repaired Elevator scene in the Shining Broken elevator in High School makes it tough for many UK: Taxes blamed for slump in beer sales No one ever bought anything on an elevator Schindler breaks new ground on new Penn Plant NJ Police seek witnesses of man who fell from escalator Houston Firefighters rescue people trapped in elevator during fire Asia addressing escalator safety DIA escalators blamed for several injuries Woman dies after LA wheelchair-escalator accident Leaders Fume over response in accident above Funny Sign, looks like it most likely is on a college or campus Why Codes Matter Part 2 UTC Posts higher 3Q net income revenue rise

Post: October 19th, 2011: ERS-2011-10-19 #273 Show Notes

Click Here to download ERS-2011-10-19 #273 We’ve got another accident to report on the show today involving another elevator mechanic up in Canada. I truly hope that the powers that be take safety as serious as possible when it comes to safety training for mechanics and technicians. It’s more than just the basics, it’s learning from experiences like this and being prepared for almost every kind of situation. Share this knowledge as it does nothing to assist those who are just learning.  Next week is our prize pack giveaway, make sure you get over and get your e-mail address added to our list to become eligible to win!

News/Article Links: Elevator Technician remembered Common sight for some subway riders This is why…NO DOGS ON ESCALATORS! KONE Awarded Project at NY Subway Station Tube station staff told not to help blind Elevator or tanning bed? Boy loses toe in escalator accident Elevator awkwardness creates social disaster Elevator operator’s overriding story Owners guide to Schindler People-moving systems All about escalators Base jumping off an elevator Elevator and Escalator accident reconstruction Firemen rescue person on elevator Man admits making about 30 up skirt videos First smart elevator installed in Ontario The Humble Escalator Trapped in the elevator School Board awards more bids for project

Post: September 28th, 2011: ERS-2011-09-28 #270 Show Notes

Click Here to download ERS-2011-09-28 #270 As we head into this week of rain here in the Chicagoland it’s appropriate given the recent news of the death of one of our industry mechanics. In a horrific shaft fall that occurred last Friday in New York it is a reminder of just how dangerous the work we do is each day. That goes for all of us who work in the industry. Make safety a priority each and every day. Today is the last show of the month which means we’re giving away a prize pack giveaway and next week we will be announcing the winner of our caption contest.  I appreciate everyone tuning in today and checking out the show as well as all the support you’ve shared with me. Headed  into year six I feel as if it’s only the beginning of my adventure.

Special thanks to the companies who have donated goodies to the prize pack giveaway!

Fujitec America, GAL, The National Association of Elevator Contractors, The National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities, The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation, 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, ECS Corporation, Parts Specialists, Elevatormanstories.com, Elevator Riders Riding Club, Elevator History Museum and  Certified Conveyance Training Corp.

News/Article Links: Group pushes for new entrance at Bethesda Metro Station A look inside the Otis 211LVM Hydraulic Controller Boy 5 found sleeping in Roxbury elevator Broken Subway escalators and elevator NY Elevator Repairman Falls To His Death NY Have you updated your EW eDirectory Listing Yet? KONE to improve people flow experience Metro to test remote sensors as part of fix Otis Elevator St. Louis MO Global Reports now available Anger rises for striking lift workers Hong Kong EU Donates $2500 to the EESF! Quake damaged Washington Monument elevator Replacing Drive Boards Schindler Elevator, why so noisy? Securing a handrail video Dozen people rescued from stuck elevator Anyone seen this commercial main stream? Retiring Cam in Action China has the fastest elevators but they were made in Japan KONE to mod elevators in Paris MESA Safety Seminar October Wisconsin Elevator Symposium  Keep Collin in your Prayers Collin, Sports Reporter for a Day

Post: September 2nd, 2009: ERS-2009-09-02 #170 Show Notes

Click Here to download ERS-2009-09-02 #169

We’re back on the air today as we have all our computer glitches fixed, I hope.  Anyway we have lots to cover on the show today, news for two weeks, a prize pack to giveaway plus we’ll cover the calendar of events. I appreciate everyone’s e-mails and comments making sure that everything was okay. I can assure you that they are. When things go smoothly all is good, when they don’t it’s like trying to get out of quick sand which I’m sure many of you can relate too. As always thanks to the company's and associations who have given goodies away for the prize pack giveaway. And thanks to all of you who continue to support our efforts here!   (Pictured is the August Prize Pack Giveaway, all the way from the Northwoods of Wisconsin)

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.

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

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News Links: Twitter is a new place for spammers to target The Washington DC area is great but could be greater Cops: Man found dead in Brooklyn elevator shaft, more on this below 27 Year old elevator mechanic killed in elevator accident Elevator Hacks, CNET News Covers This Myth and does it poorly! Elevator to nowhere comes down Inspectors say mechanical failure caused elevator accident Man rescued after 2-hour ordeal in stuck elevator Metro motifs, part 3 Very unique piece of LA Elevator History for sale Woman claims miscarriage after escalator accident Four hurt in bus and escalator mishaps NPR: Robert Frank’s elevator girl sees herself years later Chinese elevator protocol Elevator at Kip garage closes after locals get stuck Elevator Rescue in NY Elevator upgrades at Carleton College Injured skier home from the hospital Penn Station gets new entrance Two four year old's get soft soled shoes caught in escalator The Cat Elevator….well sort of Movie; Final Destination includes killer escalator Child falls down elevator shaft Child gets stuck in library elevator Filling Warren Towers BU