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Ontario Vertical-Transportation Mishaps Rise, But Elevators Still Safer Than Cars
This week’s featured product is: Escalator Safety:
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ONTARIO VT MISHAPS RISE, BUT ELEVATORS STILL SAFER THAN CARS
According to the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA), which regulates elevators and escalators in the Canadian province of Ontario, people are 800 times more likely to be killed in a car than by using a vertical-transportation (VT) conveyance, but VT accidents are still on the rise in Ontario, which accounts for close to half of the elevators in Canada, the Humboldt Journal reports. Acknowledging that the majority of VT systems in residences and offices are safe, TSSA said six people have been killed and 1,225 injured in VT mishaps in the past six years, with the number of incidents doubling between 2011 and 2016. They are primarily related to leveling and door issues, and can be attributed to user behavior or poor maintenance.
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE’S TALLEST PLANNED IN AUSTRALIA
A 108-story mixed-use tower, which would be the tallest in the Southern Hemisphere, is part of the Imperial Square development planned in Southport, Australia, by Azzura Corp., The Urban Developer reports. Taller than the 103-story-tall Empire State Building in New York City, the structure would contain a university, 2,200 residential units, a 200-room hotel and student housing. It would be joined by 48- and 68-story towers atop a six-level podium in the city's central business district at Ferry Road and Meron Street. The architect is Kris Kowalski, who said the intent is to reinforce the Gold Coast as an internationally recognized tourism and education destination. Construction is expected to start later this year.
EW FOCUSES ON WEST COAST
ELEVATOR WORLD’s August issue will focus on the West Coast of the U.S., specifically California, Washington and Oregon. Articles are to include Company Spotlights, Project Spotlights, Industry Profiles, Market Trends, and a Codes & Standards update. The 2017 EW Photo Contest winners will be featured. Bonus distribution will be to members of the National Association of Elevator Contractors and the top 500 West Coast architectural/design firms, and building owners, managers and developers. The deadline for submissions in this new topic is June 15. To participate or for more information, contact the EW Editorial Department at phone: (251) 479-4514, ext. 30 or [email protected]. To advertise, contact ext. 38 or [email protected].
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http://www.humboldtjournal.ca/elevator-incident-reports-reveal-litany-of-misery-mishaps-on-the-rise-1.19826095
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This week’s featured product is: Escalator Safety:
http://www.elevatorbooks.com/Products/ESCSAF/-escalator-safety.aspx
ONTARIO VT MISHAPS RISE, BUT ELEVATORS STILL SAFER THAN CARS
According to the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA), which regulates elevators and escalators in the Canadian province of Ontario, people are 800 times more likely to be killed in a car than by using a vertical-transportation (VT) conveyance, but VT accidents are still on the rise in Ontario, which accounts for close to half of the elevators in Canada, the Humboldt Journal reports. Acknowledging that the majority of VT systems in residences and offices are safe, TSSA said six people have been killed and 1,225 injured in VT mishaps in the past six years, with the number of incidents doubling between 2011 and 2016. They are primarily related to leveling and door issues, and can be attributed to user behavior or poor maintenance.
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE’S TALLEST PLANNED IN AUSTRALIA
A 108-story mixed-use tower, which would be the tallest in the Southern Hemisphere, is part of the Imperial Square development planned in Southport, Australia, by Azzura Corp., The Urban Developer reports. Taller than the 103-story-tall Empire State Building in New York City, the structure would contain a university, 2,200 residential units, a 200-room hotel and student housing. It would be joined by 48- and 68-story towers atop a six-level podium in the city's central business district at Ferry Road and Meron Street. The architect is Kris Kowalski, who said the intent is to reinforce the Gold Coast as an internationally recognized tourism and education destination. Construction is expected to start later this year.
EW FOCUSES ON WEST COAST
ELEVATOR WORLD’s August issue will focus on the West Coast of the U.S., specifically California, Washington and Oregon. Articles are to include Company Spotlights, Project Spotlights, Industry Profiles, Market Trends, and a Codes & Standards update. The 2017 EW Photo Contest winners will be featured. Bonus distribution will be to members of the National Association of Elevator Contractors and the top 500 West Coast architectural/design firms, and building owners, managers and developers. The deadline for submissions in this new topic is June 15. To participate or for more information, contact the EW Editorial Department at phone: (251) 479-4514, ext. 30 or [email protected]. To advertise, contact ext. 38 or [email protected].
Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes│Google Play | SoundCloud│Stitcher│TuneIn
Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
http://www.humboldtjournal.ca/elevator-incident-reports-reveal-litany-of-misery-mishaps-on-the-rise-1.19826095