Skip to main content
A Lift for a Vet, a nonprofit program originating in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, has taken off across the country. A collaborative effort between the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) and IUEC Local 5 in Philadelphia, A Lift for a Vet has helped hundreds of veterans nationwide to date. The program’s model is a…
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…
https://vimeo.com/717998434 The elevator industry continues its efforts to create a great place for transitioning military veterans in the trade. The goal is to provide veterans with opportunities to find fulfilling careers with family-sustaining wages and excellent health and retirement benefits. In this video the General President of International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) Frank Christensen…
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…
https://vimeo.com/705926755 Helmets to Hardhats is a free, nonprofit program that connects transitioning military service members, veterans, National Guard and Reservists with skilled and quality career opportunities in the Elevator Industry and other building trades. It has already helped hundreds of U.S Military Veterans to begin their careers in the Elevator Industry. The program is designed…
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…
A Lift for A Vet is a charity started by The International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) and IUEC Local 5 (Philadelphia) wishing to help veterans in need. A Lift for A Vet has installed hundreds of stairlifts, wheelchair lifts and residential elevators for veterans of all wars. https://youtu.be/yu74vtDQf3U Recently, A Lift for A Vet…
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…
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…