Elevator Radio Show Podcast Tom Sybert

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 the work we do each day.  We cannot ever lose sight of this!

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 taken out of context. I’m not looking for a fight, I’m simply looking for the looting and destruction to end.  To my friends, family who are first responders, I support you. I am by your side, you are not alone. Be safe out there and look out for your loved ones.
 

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 taken out of context. I’m not looking for a fight, I’m simply looking for the looting and destruction to end.  To my friends, family who are first responders, I support you. I am by your side, you are not alone. Be safe out there and look out for your loved ones.
 

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 commented about the job one of our state representatives was doing to “keep us all safe” and the question pointed back to me was what would you have done different? I was caught off guard by this question but appreciated being asked it. I had never thought about it what I would have done differently.  I’ll share my response on today’s show. News/Article Links: Elevators and will the pandemic change them? A rough estimate for a hypothetical elevator scenario An uneven Curve Flattening The wonderful world of semantics Elevators could thwart office re-entry State guidelines to limit elevator capacity to 4 due to Covid-19 TX Requirements Getting ready to open up for small businesses Consequences of the shut down

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 lost while they were serving our country during war or peacetime. Remember and share stories of these hero’s and their sacrifices. Keep the memories of those who have died fresh and share those stories with our younger generations. We can never repay the ultimate sacrifice they gave but we make sure we never to forget them. On Monday, as well as every day, lets remember and think about something much more important than this pandemic, our fallen Hero’s.
News/Article Links:
Can you catch the corona virus from riding in an elevator (https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/25727/20200519/coronavirus-safe-ride-elevator-safety-mechanics-experts-explained.htm)
Some notes about Covid-19 (https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-guide-faq-advice/)
Elevators are a claustrophobic coronavirus nightmare (https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/05/elevators-are-a-claustrophobic-coronavirus-nightmare-there-may-be-new-rules-for-riding-them.html)
How smart city planning could slow future pandemics (https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-covid-19-urban-planning-health/#intcid=recommendations_wired-bottom-recirc-similar_db26faa4-7c6c-43e0-be9f-87fd891a688c_text2vec1-mab)
Changes to reduce liability? (https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2020/05/12/see-you-later-elevator-office-towers-to-impose.html)
IoT and elevator market forecast report (https://3wnews.org/uncategorised/907683/iot-in-elevators-market-new-business-opportunities-huawei-technologies-co-ltd-thyssenkrupp-ag-soracom-inc-hitachi-ltd-liftinzicht-datahoist-robustel-and-more/)
It’s the week of releasing market forecasts it seems (https://www.newsdistinct.com/covid-19-impact-temporary-surge-in-sales-of-elevator-safety-system-product-observed-amid-panic-buying-by-consumers/)
Memorial Day – Let us never forget (https://youtu.be/GcclQjWIJns)
Remember them always (https://youtu.be/7Zv8GKIqhMc)

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 expected while others are struggling to create one that has actual measurable goals. Hang in there, this is long from over and keep doing what you’ve been doing to keep yourself, your coworkers and your families safe. A little common sense should go along way.
 
News/Article Links:
 
Thyssenkrupp sees coronavirus cash squeeze despite elevator sale (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-thyssenkrupp/thyssenkrupp-sees-coronavirus-cash-squeeze-despite-elevator-sale-letter-idUSKBN22F0IK)
 
Otis – Florence Factory confirms COVID-19 Case (https://www.wbtw.com/health/coronavirus/otis-elevator-confirms-covid-19-case-at-florence-factory/)
 
Tentative date for elevator repairs set at county office building (https://www.effinghamradio.com/2020/05/05/tentative-date-for-elevator-repairs-set-at-county-office-building/)
 
Social distancing in elevators (https://wkow.com/2020/04/28/getting-answers-social-distancing-in-elevators/)
 
VTE shares enhanced A17.1-2019 table of contents (https://www.vtesolution.com/a17-1-enhanced-table-of-contents)
 
Old article but terrible headline (https://www.insider.com/man-dies-elevator-accident-how-common-dangerous-2019-8)