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Elevator Radio Show 541 - 6/17/2020 - Elevators are NOT Covid-19 Death Traps
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I’d have to say that the only good thing to have come out of the Covid-19 and the shut downs is that I believe, based on the lack of internet articles, the number of elevator and escalator accidents has decreased. That is up until this week. There were two worker/construction related which requires a reality check about the dangers involved with th…
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Elevator Radio Show – 540 – Week 6/3/2020 – From My Heart
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It’s been a tough week in and around the City of Chicago. Today’s show has nothing to do with elevators or escalators. My heart hurts and is angry for many reasons. Many of which don’t really make sense to me. I do my best to convey these on the program today but realize I’ll most likely offend some people or whatever I try to say might easily be t…
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It’s been a tough week in and around the City of Chicago. Today’s show has nothing to do with elevators or escalators. My heart hurts and is angry for many reasons. Many of which don’t really make sense to me. I do my best to convey these on the program today but realize I’ll most likely offend some people or whatever I try to say might easily be t…
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I forgot what day or week it was since we started down this pandemic path as it continues to be a blur most days. I find myself feeling like it is ground hog day every day I roll out of bed. I am very thankful that our company is open during this time, our employees able to work but it’s getting more difficult as this goes on. Over the weekend I co…
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While much of our attention continues to engross us in this pandemic I want all of us to think this Monday about those who fought and lost their lives for our country and gave the ultimate sacrifice. We have the “freedoms” we hold so close to our hearts today because of them. Please take a moment to think of a loved one, a friend you might have los…
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As the coronavirus dominates every aspect of our lives today as well as what we hear on the news or read online I was reminded last night while having dinner with my boys something very important which I’m going to share on the show today. As each of our states attempt to put in place plans to reopen some look to be doing as good a job as can be ex…
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Terrible news out of Oklahoma today as news was shared of work place fatality involving an elevator mechanic. Even in today’s fear induced Coronavirus/Covid-19 world we cannot forget the steps needed to ensure those working, inspecting and riding on elevators, escalators and moving walkways are safe. These dangers will never change and we must not …
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Thanks for all the well wishes for my mom, they are greatly appreciated more than you know. This week’s show has a lot of article links which talk about elevators, the coronavirus as they relate and other pieces from experts or should I say columnists who share advice that should be common sense. When did we lose our ability to apply common sense t…
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The last two shows I’ve been struggling with what I’m going to be talking about. I wake up each day, and for a moment think to myself that everything is normal, life is good, then realize that Covid-19 is not a dream and we’re all living this nightmare together. I continue to watch our Governor’s and the Whitehouse daily press briefing each day hop…
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As optimistic as I’m attempting to seem it’s getting more difficult every day to see a light at the end of the tunnel. I’ll share more on this during the show today. Continue to keep you and your family safe by washing your hands and sanitizing commonly touched work areas and make sure not to touch your eyes, ears or mouth unless your hands are cle…
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The equipment has been dusted off, powered back on and I’m back. Today’s show, after taking eleven months off, comes full circle with the feeling and inspiration I felt when I recorded the first Elevator Radio Show podcast back in December 2005. I have so many of you to thank for this. I’ll be sharing the perspective from a company that manufacture…
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This is the first show I’ve done where there were more than one “I-Team” type investigative report on expired elevator certificates. In the years I’ve been creating this podcast, never have any of them truly attempted to address or get to the bottom of the reason why. My question to you I-Team, reporter….look deeper into the numbers. Find out the b…
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Today’s program has a little bit of everything. What surprised me was the number of accidents reported as they related to the general riding public and/or workers that use elevators for work. Many of which had me simply scratching my head wondering the true cause for each of them. In addition, I’ll cover the upcoming calendar of events and share my…
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This is one of those shows where one unexpected article link, had me thinking about recalls and elevators and escalators as they related to the CPSC. After reading and sharing one listed below, I got to thinking about the question of whether there were other recalls out there as they related that I hadn’t seen and decided to do some quick digging. …
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I was hoping it would be a show without covering any accidents, but this week is not the week to be. In addition, you can ask your coworkers if they know what a “RIOT” button does in an elevator. In Sacrament someone thought it would be a good idea to add them to some of their governmental elevators. It’s also our Prize Pack Giveaway show which is …
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We’ve got a good show for you today. There are at least three articles that should be the talk around the office cooler, weekly safety toolbox talks or any other opportunity you have to chat with your coworkers about. In the end each all come down to safety. And on a non-elevator related note it’s the first day of Spring today for those of us in th…
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I was truly moved at the number of you who emailed me the news regarding the fatality in ND. While an investigation it still pending initial reports indicate he was electrocuted while servicing an escalator. Every time I read one of these articles my heart sinks and I feel like my words fall on deaf ears. Your emails, sharing the news of this trage…
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There’s a wide variety of article links shared on today's show. The first one pounds home the concern for safety in the job site as it relates not to construction or maintenance of buildings but in other services like demolition and wrecking. It’s a terrible accident and reminder of just how fragile life is and how it can change in an instant.…
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It’s one of those shows where there aren’t a lot of stories to cover but the ones I do and the thoughts I share should be ones everyone contemplates both in your office and out in the field. We’re talking about liability, safety and at what point is it okay to fire a customer or lockout/tag out an elevator when you deem it to be unsafe or when elev…
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Thank you to everyone who shared the .pdf report last week. I received many emails, texts and phone calls regarding the show and while I do not think I did it justice I truly hope some of the information I shared sinks in with any one and every one who reads it. Most importantly share it with your coworkers, talk about the statistics, how can some …
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The Elevator Radio Show - Deaths and Injuries Involving Elevators or Escalators in Construction and the General Popluation
On today’s show we focus on one thing and one thing only, a report released by CPWR | The Center for Construction Research and Training focusing solely on Death and Injuries involving elevators or escalators in construction and the general population. How dangerous is it working on or around this type of equipment? You may have had an idea before, …
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Today’s show includes two-construction worker fatalities, one in FL the other in UT. In addition, an interesting piece covers elevators in the New York Housing Authority. These locations are some of the toughest for building systems anywhere. Almost on the same level as transit systems. The headline photo itself pretty much paints the picture of th…
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I figured picking the coldest day of the year to bring the show back which to me is perfect timing. While it’s -16 degrees here in Chicago it’s cold enough to have closed schools and some businesses today and tomorrow. Regardless it’s nice to be back and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all the calls, emails and texts I received asking if I w…
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It is so sad that we lost another elevator mechanic this past week. I share that article along with another which goes to show that even the most safety conscious can be hurt or fatally injured in their everyday work environments. Not a great show to make anyone feel good so share the stories, the information with your coworkers and let’s all do ou…
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I learned some sad news this week about the passing of Gordon Ernst who was a consultant from Washington. I didn’t know Gordon that well and met him only a few times. However he made a lasting impression on me. Recognize those who make this profound impact on you, no matter how little or how great. Know that life is short and before you know it the…
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Back from a week in Atlantic City exhibiting at the NAEC and it was great to see so many of you who stopped by to say hello. I love the fact the show was out east to tailor to our NY and east coast friends and hope that after the next two or three times we’re scheduled to hold a convention there we can move to other cities and venues. I’ll share a …
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Next week is the Wisconsin Elevator Symposium and I’m looking forward to it. The venue, the topics and the ability to get so many educational credits in once place draws a lot of people. If you need to get your educational credits consider attending this event. It’s a really cool place to hold a conference and a first rate event. I’ll be there the …
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It’s like either heat has hit elevators pretty hard across the country or there’s a full moon out there because there are so many articles regarding elevators not working I couldn’t share them all. In addition seems as if there are crazy people out there as well using and doing things in elevators they shouldn’t be doing. It’s the last show of the …
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Some of the featured articles on today’s show are ones I wish I weren’t sharing. One I found cool shares an elevator company that’s investing in training our current and future workforce. And as a reminder don’t wear soft soled shoes or take your furry friends on escalators. In addition the email I shared today centers around the building owner wit…
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The two topics I want to touch on today involve flooding elevators as well as watching your kids when out in the world. I’m not talking about keeping them on a physical leash or anything but one accident involving a 3 year old and an escalator could have been prevented had she been watched more closely. Flooding elevators is a much more serious con…
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Riding escalators is safe, as long as you ride them the correct way. The fine print is as follows for all the ambulance chasing attorneys out looking to purchase their next vacation home on the cape with a settlement relating to our industry, I have no idea what the specifics are from any of the accidents shared in today’s show. However based on my…
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Good to be back after a busy four weeks of travel. I’m thinking things will settle down a little bit by November. I appreciate so many of you reaching out to me asking what the heck was going on but the reality is that life just got really, really busy for me, more so than normal. ““Elevators don’t run if you don’t do maintenance,” said Dick Gregor…
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This is the kind of show I truly wish I didn’t have to do. One filled with accident after accident. What ties closely with the idea that Bob Shepherd shared in the May issue of the Progress he was nice enough to let me re-post on June 9th but it really gets you thinking beyond the safety and toolbox talks. Read the article and think about how you c…
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It's catch up week after postponing last week’s show. Unfortunately I have too many articles that involve accidents to share, three tragic which could have been prevented. In addition I’ll share a scary story regarding a friend/mechanic who was involved in an accident last year in while in the field. Just as a reminder if you need your QEI certific…
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First and foremost make sure on Monday, while spending time with family, you take the opportunity to share and talk about your family members and friends who died while serving our country. Neither we nor generations to come can forget the ultimate sacrifice they gave by serving. They are the reason why we enjoy the freedoms we have today. News/Art…
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On today’s program I get to get to share an experience I had regarding an elevator from 1934, an accident and the problem with building/elevator owners who simply won’t invest in there elevators. So what’s the moral of the story? When you’re a cheap ass slumlord with no intention of investing in your buildings there’s a good chance someone is going…
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Today’s show leads with what I think is a pretty good idea as it relates to the issues of elevators being used as bathrooms in Transit Systems in large metropolitan cities. While the pilot program will prove whether it’s effective or not I give BART a lot of credit for giving it a try. The show is short and sweet today. News/Article Links: BART AND…
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I was close to only sharing one news story today and looking back maybe I should have. Each that follows the lead article fails to compare to the tragedy of losing another elevator mechanic. I read other articles and Facebook posts where those who knew Randy referred to him as a Superhero. I need you all to remember that you are someone’s Superhero…
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It’s a slow week in news which gives me a little time to reflect on life in general. Thank you to all of you reached out to me in the last week regarding our 500th show. It’s been my pleasure to bring it to you each week.By Tom Sybert
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I was never really a big fan of milestones or my own birthday for that matter and simply feel lucky just being able to do what I enjoy doing. I want to thank each of you for joining me each week as I’ve made some awesome friends along the way. So thank you for helping make me want to do this each week. visit www.elevatorradioshow.com for complete s…
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It’s good to be back after visiting my oldest son in Montana during Spring Break with my family. We drove which gave me lots of time to think and some of which applied to the show. I’ll share more on this next week when we hit show number 500. However there’s a stack of articles to get through many of which are not all that positive unfortunately. …
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It’s hard to believe we’re in March after receiving a bit of snow in Chicago yesterday and seeing the storm that’s hitting the Northeast right now. Hopefully whatever snow is left is gone by July 4th. We’ve got a good show today, stories, content that will have you wondering what the heck Comportation means. News/Article Links: Employee airlifted a…
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It was nice to see many of you at the NAESA International Spring Workshop on Friday. I appreciate the opportunity to provide a very quick update on the EESF and what we covered during our annual meeting. Education is critical in everything we do and continuing it yearly if not daily is important. The day I stop learning something new is the day I s…
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There is so much to cover on the show today that’ I’m certain of leaving something or many things out. First and foremost I’m back from the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation Annual General Meeting and it felt good to pass the gavel on to Mark Mullins the EESF’s new Chairman. I’m proud to be a member of the foundation and also to have helped it t…
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Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! It’s an action packed show today with lots to cover. Next week I’ll be in Tampa attending the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation Annual General Meeting. I’m looking forward to it and sharing the progress the EESF has been making. I’ve been lucky to have had my turn helping guide the foundation along and look forwar…
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Feeling much better after having the flu and can honestly say I can’t remember the last time an illness kicked my butt like this. It’s not a warm and fuzzy show today as I get caught up on two weeks of news to share. I was surprised how good it felt to get up this morning at 2 am. News/Article Links: Repair worker dies in elevator fall Woman dies i…
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As we learn the identity of the mechanic who was killed in a work related accident last week I think it hurts even more after learning he was a young father. If the photos don’t help you in working methodical and safe each day nothing will. News/Article Links: Young father identified as victim in elevator accident Support the family of Brandon Clif…
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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…
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I hope everyone had a nice Christmas. It was great to see family and friends and by the time Tuesday rolled around it was nice to have an extra day off. It’s a very light show today. I almost didn’t produce it as my computer took about an hour to update this morning but it finally finished. Also I was a little disheartened at the fact that the numb…
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