https://vimeo.com/690566206 Eric Rittenhouse, an instructor with National Elevator Industry Education Program (NEIEP at www.neiep.org) recently sat down with us to share his thoughts on why the NEIEP apprenticeship and continuing education programs are important for elevator constructors. Some of the areas he highlights include why it's necessary to teach elevator constructors about typical real-life scenarios…
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Union elevator constructors in Boston have been quite busy in 2022 – just a few months into the new year, and the Boston union’s officers and members have already installed elevators at the homes of two veterans at no cost to the veterans. The International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) calls the program Lift for…
Elevator hoistway safety has long been one of the top concerns of safety experts in the elevator industry. Elevator safety experts have been advocating for both employers and workers prioritizing this aspect together. Following guidelines, complying with rules and regulations, as well as educating workers on the ins and outs of hoistway safety are all…
https://vimeo.com/690604557 The International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) recently joined the National Elevator Industry Educational Program (NEIEP) and IUEC Local 21 to highlight the value of hands-on training and education opportunities in the Elevator Industry. Attendees ranged from local lawmakers, including Mayor Jim Ross of Arlington, Texas, to elevator industry stakeholders ranging from entities focused…
https://vimeo.com/680620154 The men and women who work on elevators every day understand the risks associated with the pit ladder. Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund National Coordinator Scott Russell recognized the hazards associated with pit ladders and had an idea to improve safety– an idea that could make a real, industry-wide difference. Russell brought his idea…
The tallest office building in Winnipeg, Manitoba is currently receiving historic elevator upgrades. In fact, the 33-story building is undergoing the largest elevator modernization project in the city’s history. The project, spearheaded by TK Elevator Canada, is quite remarkable – considering the building is Winnipeg’s tallest office building and happens to be located at what…
https://vimeo.com/677417675 Former IUEC Local 1 member and current elevator company owner Louis James argues that nothing comes before safety – both the safety of workers and the elevator-riding public. Lou’s company, Evolution Elevator & Escalator Corp, prioritizes safety and on-the-job training. In the following video, he talks about workers going home to their families at…
IUEC General President Frank Christensen recently released a statement in response to a recall announcement coming from three residential elevator companies. In his statement, the union leader warns that children pinned between interior and exterior elevator doors have been hurt and even lost their lives when the elevator car moves. He argues that the door…
This Sunday, January 30, at 8pm EST, Schindler Technicians Roger Weber and Scott Pumper will be spotlighted on Discovery’s Hit Series ‘Dirty Jobs’ with Host Mike Rowe. Rowe, a champion of essential workers, is rolling up his sleeves to celebrate hardworking men and women who have made civilized life possible. Roger and Scott guide Mike Rowe…
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…