Schindler Technicians to be Featured on Dirty Jobs TV Show!

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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 through the cleaning and maintaining of the University of Minnesota’s Gopher Stadium escalators.

You can catch the episode on Discovery Channel or by streaming on discovery+. You can also join the conversation on social media by using #DirtyJobs.

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Consumer Safety Agency Issue Warnings On Home Elevators

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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 and innocent lives are protected.

 

For more details, check out this article on The Hill

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WORLD’S LARGEST ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT (WILLIS TOWER). Episode 2.

So, what exactly does an elevator modernization project look like in the Willis Tower – a building with 110 elevators?

Just like your car, elevators only last so long. Check out this video – featuring Willis Tower Director of Operations and Construction Barbara Hickey, Otis Elevator Project Supervisor Patrick Eagan, and International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 2 Business Agent Mike Mintle – to learn more about this massive undertaking.

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Safety Reminders for the Elevator Industry

With more than 8 decades of combined experience in the elevator industry, industry safety leaders Mike Langer and Randy Storr share a powerful safety message regarding the importance of starting the new year off right by working smarter and safer.

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