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Elevators play a critical role in keeping buildings safe, functional, and accessible. To ensure they continue to operate safely and efficiently, inspections and code testing must be conducted regularly by qualified personnel. The purpose of elevator inspections and testing is to extend the life, functionality, and compliance of the equipment, and most importantly, to protect…
Through the Qualified Elevator Inspector Training Fund (QEITF)’s Certified Elevator Inspector (CEI) program, experienced elevator mechanics from the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) and other eligible elevator technicians can become qualified as elevator inspectors or elevator inspector supervisors. https://youtu.be/qDMnkHkuTCs QEITF offers training and certification programs that are accredited under ISO/IEC 17024: 2012 by the…
https://vimeo.com/664399243 The Qualified Elevator Inspector Training Fund (QEITF) recently announced that its QEI Certification Program has returned to Columbia, Maryland for in-person training and certification. QEITF’s skilled instructors from across the country are thrilled to welcome students back to the classroom for their initial certification training. In addition, QEITF continues to offer continuing education (CE)…
In an effort to improve safety and education in the elevator industry, an agreement was signed to renew an alliance between the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of US Department of Labor (OSHA) and the Elevator Industry Safety Partners (EISP). This alliance allows OSHA to create a platform where any entity in the elevator industry…
Miami International Airport replaces Elevator Service provider after investigative reporter uncovered major safety concerns, according to Local 10 News in South Florida. Per a recent letter from Miami-Dade County, Oracle Elevator will no longer be providing service to Miami International Airport or Port Miami. The contract termination is effective June 10. Read more about the…
Every year on April 28th the Elevator Industry recognized the Safety Stand Down Day. Deliberately coinciding with Workers Memorial Day in the United States and the National Day of Mourning in Canada, across the Elevator Industry this day is dedicated to education and raising awareness on safety. Safety advocates in the elevator industry have always…
In a letter to Airbnb, Vrbo, and other vacation rental companies, CPSC urged each party to issue warnings and take other steps to address safety issues associated with some residential elevators. We believe that if stakeholders work together to come up with a smart, collaborative solution, it could help ensure residential elevators are safe…
The Qualified Elevator Inspector Training Fund’s (QEITF) QEI Program is widely considered the best in the industry. The goal of the QEI Program is to make each student’s certification process an invaluable learning experience. QEITF's skilled instructors arm students with the necessary tools to succeed – ensuring that, upon completion of the program, students…