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 certification renewed you need to get on that quick! For more information visit NAESAi.org.

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Construction worker dies in alleged elevator malfunction

Cousin recalls man who fell from construction elevator

In Memoriam: Bernard Kelly - Ottawa

NJ Transit Secaucus escalator reverses direction injuring 3

This is what happens when you’re not paying attention

Man dies after falling off escalator

Two die in St. Louis

2-Year-old injured on escalator

Man clowning around leads to escalator death

In case you forgot how to ride escalators

Seniors, disabled at risk in downtown high-rise

Lawsuit filed against hotel in drowning

Legislators advance elevator-safety measures in PA

Tiny home is outfitted with an elevator

Pile up on escalator, teach people about the stop button

What does a Sturgeon elevator look like?

Paralyzed man gets elevator, home repairs

China develops elevator response vehicle

How Bill de Blasio Bought NYCHA

KONE to use interactive surface media panels

WBEZ – CHA and Elevators