Jan 26th, 2012 by Brad
Elevator World hosted the NEII Safety Committee meeting on Jan 16-17 here in Mobile, AL USA. Many discussions took place including revisions to the 2010 Safety Handbook, which includes the most up-to-date safety procedures for protection of field employees on every construction or maintenance job. Look for the revisions to be available in mid February. Safety first!
Jan 24th, 2012 by Brad
Jan 23rd, 2012 by Brad
You never know what kids will say or do next. The footage of Chloe waving at scores of shoppers as they leave the Copley Place Mall, in Boston, U.S., has become an internet hit. The clip has so far been viewed by more than 100,000 people worldwide. The toddler’s proud dad says: “My daughter took the liberty of standing at the escalator to say ‘bye’ to everyone on the escalator. Almost everyone said ‘bye’ back to her and had smiles on their faces.” Maybe Chloe will start a new trend at escalators across the globe.
Jan 18th, 2012 by Brad
I just do not understand the basis for new craze of “planking”. According to www.gizmodo.com “planking is the act of lying face down for a photograph. The term planking originated from Australia but is actually just another name for ‘the lying down game’ (I’m not kidding). The specific instructions: to put your body face down to the ground (or table, or object, or anything) with your arms to the side.” This page goes on to say that a Facebook page has over 180,000 fans with tons of pictures showcasing the best ‘plankers’ from around the world! Unfortunately, it’s not all fun and games as an Aussie man died for trying to plank on a balcony, plummeting 7 stories to the ground. So, this “elevator planking” picture may not look like a big deal but I am sure that it isn’t suggested by the EESF.
And, if planking wasn’t enough for you, how about “Tebowing” in an elevator? Oh boy.
Jan 16th, 2012 by Lee Freeland
Here looks to be a promo for a movie set in an elevator. Following last year’s Devil, are we to expect a trend from the movie industry?
According to Answers.com, the suspense thriller Elevator is to come out in the U.S. this year. Check out Horror-Movies.ca for more info and a trailer.
Lee
Jan 16th, 2012 by Brad
Will a Slinky or bouncing ball move down an up escalator forever? Hmm…to hear others thoughts about this check out the Physics Forum.
Jan 12th, 2012 by Brad
The video above is just one example of the many like it that you can find on YouTube. All involve elevators that are simply filmed as a hobby. I came across this particular video after reading an article about an elevator enthusiast named Jacob Bachta, a freshman at Saint Louis University. There are some interesting pieces to the article such as: his YouTube Channel has more than 1,270 subscribers and two of his videos have more than 10,000 views.
Most of you who read this blog, or our website, probably work in the elevator/escalator industry in some fashion. So, it is interesting to see others outside of the industry so passionate about them. Not just in the design and architecture but also how they work. We all must be doing something right.
Jan 11th, 2012 by Brad
This sign in posted next to the elevators at the Tate Modern in London. I guess that’s one way to phrase it. It makes one think but I still wonder how many people head for the stairwell after reading it?
Jan 9th, 2012 by Brad
One of Europe’s longest escalator’s is the 87-meter-long (285 feet), 43-meter-deep (141 feet) moving staircase leading to the Náměstí Míru metro station (green line) in Prague, Czech Republic. Check out a video below:
Jan 5th, 2012 by Brad
You think you’re the only one who has holiday weight gain to work off? Not so fast. Like a lot of you, it seems this pigeon has a New Year’s resolution to lose a few pounds. Fitness Centers? Who needs them? This one knows how to improvise.
So, I wonder what it is with birds and escalators? If you missed them, check out these recent blog posts.
Escalators Are For The Birds
Hawk Rescued From Escalator