The two topics I want to touch on today involve flooding elevators as well as watching your kids when out in the world. I’m not talking about keeping them on a physical leash or anything but one accident involving a 3 year old and an escalator could have been prevented had she been watched more closely. Flooding elevators is a much more serious concern than originally thought as the power of water when it arrives too quickly can cause a serious life threatening situation. Visit www.elevatorradioshow.com for complete show notes.

Riding escalators is safe, as long as you ride them the correct way.  The fine print is as follows for all the ambulance chasing attorneys out looking to purchase their next vacation home on the cape with a settlement relating to our industry,  I have no idea what the specifics are from any of the accidents shared in today’s show.  However based on my knowledge as a father and my job to keep my kids safe the information shared in those articles leads me to believe that in both cases the escalators were not being ridden safely.  Hands should be on the hand rails, feet should be away from the sides of an escalator.  As parents it’s our job to protect and teach our children the best way to survive in the world. If there was any money in suing parents for negligence I’m certain you’d see a huge new field of attorneys pursuing it.

 

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Good to be back after a busy four weeks of travel.  I’m thinking things will settle down a little bit by November. I appreciate so many of you reaching out to me asking what the heck was going on but the reality is that life just got really, really busy for me, more so than normal.

““Elevators don’t run if you don’t do maintenance,” said Dick Gregory, a Chicago-based elevator consultant who has testified as an expert witness in lawsuits involving elevator injuries throughout the country. “And they’re not safe if you don’t do maintenance. - Dick Gregory - Vertex Elevator Consultants

News/Article Links:

Talks on merging? (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thyssenkrupp-m-a-kone/thyssen-and-kone-owners-held-merger-talks-on-elevator-ops-paper-idUSKBN1K5119)

The Unheard enthusiasm for elevators (http://www.smilepolitely.com/culture/the_unheard_enthusiasm_for_elevators/)

Broken elevator takes toll on residents (http://westchester.news12.com/story/38646509/broken-elevator-at-yonkers-seniors-facility-takes-toll-on-residents)

Three years later Chimney Rock gets elevator back (https://www.citizen-times.com/story/life/2018/07/05/chimney-rock-state-park-elevator-hike-outdoors-roads-disrepair/742274002/)

Modular Elevator added to mill building (http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/News/2018/07/04/New-modular-elevator-added-to-mill-building.html)

Murphysboro middle school to get new elevator (https://thesouthern.com/news/local/communities/murphysboro/murphysboro-middle-school-gets-a-new-elevator/article_fa8e2081-6e67-53dc-9406-7d8d81601b2e.html)

Chicago Elevator Association Golf Outing (https://cea-online.org/2018/06/01/2018-cea-golf-outing-august-3rd-2018/)

Wisconsin Elevator Symposium (https://www.naesai.org/sessions/810)

Swing door elevator rescue (https://www.fireengineering.com/articles/2018/06/elevator-rescue-swing-door.html)

Smith Tower elevator operators retire (https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2018/06/27/smith-tower-elevator-operators-retire-automation.html)

Worker injured in elevator shaft (http://wjla.com/news/local/worker-injured-in-elevator-shaft-in-southeast-dc-fire-officials-say)

Do not take dogs on escalators! (https://www.10news.com/news/chihuahua-to-lose-toes-after-being-caught-in-mall-escalator)

NPR CHA Elderly Facilities (https://interactive.wbez.org/elevators/)

Escalators in China (https://nextshark.com/chinese-girl-escalator-bleeds-head-stuck/)

Ellies, Vote Today! (http://www.elevatorworld.com/ellies/)

Otis launches app for safer lift (http://www.ejinsight.com/20180717-otis-unveils-new-technology-for-safer-personalized-lift-service/)

$5.8 settlement for elevator mechanic (https://www.app.com/story/news/local/courts/2018/07/05/disabled-matawan-man-gets-5-8-million-settlement/756107002/)

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.

It's catch up week after postponing last week’s show. Unfortunately I have too many articles that involve accidents to share, three tragic which could have been prevented.  In addition I’ll share a scary story regarding a friend/mechanic who was involved in an accident last year in while in the field. Just as a reminder if you need your QEI certification renewed you need to get on that quick! For more information visit NAESAi.org (https://www.naesai.org/news/3).

News/Article Links:

Construction worker dies in alleged elevator malfunction (http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/38261773/construction-worker-dies-in-21-story-fall-after-alleged-elevator-malfunction)

Cousin recalls man who fell from construction elevator (http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article211976009.html)

In Memoriam: Bernard Kelly - Ottawa (https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/bernard-kelly-obituary?pid=189210554)

NJ Transit Secaucus escalator reverses direction injuring 3 (https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2018/05/29/nj-transit-secaucus-junction-escalator-reverses-direction-injuring-3/653859002/)

This is what happens when you’re not paying attention (https://thetab.com/uk/2018/05/29/this-is-what-happens-when-your-shoe-gets-stuck-in-an-escalator-in-rush-hour-66320)

Man dies after falling off escalator (http://boston.cbslocal.com/video/3872290-man-dies-after-falling-off-escalator-at-providence-place-mall/)

Two die in St. Louis (http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/krewson-opens-investigation-into-fatal-elevator-shaft-accident/article_49f066c7-653f-59c9-a034-81c4d38a5f24.html)

2-Year-old injured on escalator (https://gulfnews.com/news/uae/emergencies/2-year-old-injured-on-al-ain-escalator-1.2231273)

Man clowning around leads to escalator death (http://www.nme.com/news/music/josh-martin-anal-cunt-escalator-accident-2328320)

In case you forgot how to ride escalators (https://www.eesf.org/)

Seniors, disabled at risk in downtown high-rise (https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Seniors-Disabled-at-Risk-in-Downtown-Highrise-with-Faulty-Elevator-483751851.html)

Lawsuit filed against hotel in drowning (https://www.click2houston.com/news/lawsuit-filed-against-omni-houston-hotel-claims-employees-drowning-was-preventable-during-harvey)

Legislators advance elevator-safety measures in PA (https://www.timesleader.com/news/706861/legislators-advance-elevator-safety-measures-in-honor-of-late-county-prison-guard)

Tiny home is outfitted with an elevator (https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/tiny-home-with-an-elevator/)

Pile up on escalator, teach people about the stop button (http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2018/06/04/kenny-chesney-concert-escalator-fall-video/)

What does a Sturgeon elevator look like? (http://fox11online.com/news/local/sturgeon-elevator-tour-at-menominee-dam)

Paralyzed man gets elevator, home repairs (http://fox4kc.com/2018/05/25/paralyzed-kck-man-gets-elevator-home-repairs-thanks-to-generous-metro-companies/)

China develops elevator response vehicle (http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-06/04/c_137229594.htm)

How Bill de Blasio Bought NYCHA (https://citylimits.org/2018/04/30/how-bill-de-blasio-bought-nycha/)

KONE to use interactive surface media panels (https://www.ledsmagazine.com/articles/2018/05/flexible-led-material-rivals-oleds-inside-kone-elevator.html)

WBEZ – CHA and Elevators (https://interactive.wbez.org/elevators/)

First and foremost make sure on Monday, while spending time with family, you take the opportunity to share and talk about your family members and friends who died while serving our country.  Neither we nor gener...

On today’s program I get to get to share an experience I had regarding an elevator from 1934, an accident and the problem with building/elevator owners who simply won’t invest in there elevators. So what’s the moral of the story? When you’re a cheap ass slumlord with no intention of investing in your buildings there’s a good chance someone is going to get hurt or worse lose their life.  As contractors, inspectors, consultants and manufacturers we all need to take steps to help educate slum lords of America. www.elevatorradioshow.com

Today’s show leads with what I think is a pretty good idea as it relates to the issues of elevators being used as bathrooms in Transit Systems in large metropolitan cities.  While the pilot program will prove whether it’s effective or not I give BART a lot of credit for giving it a try. The show is short and sweet today.

 

 

 

News/Article Links:

 

BART AND Muni elevator Attendants shoo urinators

 

Elevator attendants may be the way to go

 

Otis launches higher level of customer service

 

Elevator repairs set for MAX Stations

 

Elevators Are Going Green

 

Otis goes solar in SC

 

How Popular Science covered the ESB Opening

 

Escalator riding done badly

 

MTA Building three new elevators

 

Season two of Elevator Pitch

 

Investigation launched into boys foot entrapment

 

One minute attack let hackers spoof hotel keys

 

CEA 4th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser

 

Damn elevators

I was close to only sharing one news story today and looking back maybe I should have. Each that follows the lead article fails to compare to the tragedy of losing another elevator mechanic.  I read other articles and Facebook posts where those who knew Randy referred to him as a Superhero.  I need you all to remember that you are someone’s Superhero.  You may not feel like it but you are and those whom might view you as such would never be the same if something like this were to happen to you.  Our industry sends its most deep heart sympathy to the friends and family of Randy Wilson. Work safe out there.

It’s a slow week in news which gives me a little time to reflect on life in general. Thank you to all of you reached out to me in the last week regarding our 500th show. It’s been my pleasure to bring it to you each week.