This New Year has started off tragically when an elevator mechanic was found dead on top of an elevator in Texas. Details are still not complete yet and I will share them as they become available. As much as we talk about safety we need to press on and continue to promote it so that there are zero accidents and zero fatalities. The work that’s done in our industry is dangerous and not worth the pay grade many mechanics make if they don’t make it home to their family each night. Do your part to press safety. Make it become the first thing you think about getting out of bed each morning.
News/Article Links:
Contracted employee dies while doing maintenance
UK: Parents warned about escalators
Seniors lose water, elevator service
India: Warning not to let kids use lifts alone issued
Orlando hotel claims elevator sabotage
Chicago’s last manual elevator?
Story of the Otis “All Safe Elevator”
Moving towards a more dysfunctional world
Ontario delays release of report on elevators
Fire put out in elevator shaft