https://vimeo.com/733299286 Building Pathways is a non-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts. Their mission seeks to increase the number of diverse workers in the building trades workforce. Building Pathways works with International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) Local 4 Boston to help the recruitment, retention and advancement of under-represented groups in the building trades. “Building Pathways…
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“You can’t do this job and be distracted,” says Wayne Mason, an International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) Elevator Constructor from the Dallas-Fort Worth area who suffered a three-story fall early in his elevator career. ElevatorInfo had the opportunity to sit down with Wayne as the Local 21 retiree spoke about the memorable day when…
The Associated Press recently reported on the advancement of legislation in the state Senate that is paramount to an invaluable principle that is at the core of work conducted in the elevator industry safety standards. The bill dictates that all elevators in cottages and/or related short-term housing rentals will be required to have space guards…
https://vimeo.com/723453019 Quality Elevator is a proud signatory company. Jim Snider (VP, Quality Elevator) recently sat down with ElevatorInfo to talk about his company’s journey and what makes his workforce one of the best in the industry. Jim came from the field and understands what it takes to become a talented elevator technician. During the interview,…
With Summer 2022 just around the corner and temperatures rising, it’s the perfect opportunity to review practices that workers can follow to help protect themselves from heat-related illness. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are common to all workers, and there is a need to be aware of the signs and prevention and treatment. Check out…
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…
Elevator Industry Safety experts advocate for safety in the building and construction workplace in general, and in the elevator industry in particular. In a continuous effort to educate elevator constructors and improve safety, experts are trying to expand on the meaning of working safe and looking at expanding the safety culture. Elevator Industry Work Preservation…
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…