Safety
When Software Takes Control
Verifying the operational safety of relevant firmware A rising number of mechanical safety features in lift systems are monitored and controlled by software. This monitoring and control software must be...
Elevator Safety Components
Abstract Safety is vital for all occupants of a building, whether it is a residential building or a commercial building, or a combination of both. Although all users know that...
Progressive Safety Gears and Engineering
I parked my car on a busy street in Ankara. I had two problems at that moment. One of them was to take the elevator construction documents to the building...
The Mechanism of The Car Door Locking Devices and Its Impacts on The Door Dynamics
1. Introduction While the car door locking device was optional in the standards prior to EN 81-20 based on the hoistway conditions, with the EN 81-20, it has been the...
Safety Chain
A Look at safety systems in a modern high-rise elevator in light of 2018 Chicago incident While the below information may be familiar to the seasoned elevator professional, it is...
Steps for Reducing Accidents
Inspection and certifcation bodies take the lead by Manuel DÃezThis article was frst presented at the 2019 International Elevator and Escalator Symposium in Las Vegas. For more information on December...
Reducing Risk
Codes and standards provide a roadmap for maintenance and inspection as protective measures. This article was first presented at the 2019 International Elevator and Escalator Symposium in Las Vegas. For...
Looking to the Future
Mitsubishi Elevators is building on a legacy of remote maintenance services. by Dr. Naohiko Suzuki, Shin-ichi Kuroda and Kenji SerizawaThis article was frst presented at the 2019 International Elevator and...
NEII, OSHA news and more from across the nation
OSHA, VT Industry Team Up to Promote Safety OSHA has entered into an alliance with key vertical- transportation (VT) industry stakeholders in an initiative to promote workplace health and safety...
Your Safety Manager Is on Your Side
In this Readers Platform, your authors explain why this sometimes thankless job is so important. By Ray Downs and Robert Pitney Did you ever wonder what it takes to be...
