by Andrew McGregor | General
It has come to our attention recently that one major manufacturer of elevator control systems is offering “software updates” to installations that have been lost to competing maintenance contractors. Elevator owners should decline this offer, as the...
by Andrew McGregor | General
The Toronto lawyer handling the class action lawsuit against ThyssenKrupp Elevator regarding a certain product known as sheave jammers, announced on their website yesterday that a tentative settlement has been reached. All owners of elevators with the affected...
by Andrew McGregor | General
There’s a very interesting article in this month’s edition of Elevator World from an American lawyer arguing how OHSA’s attempt to exert jurisdiction on elevator machine guarding is misguided and absurd – comparing it to The Trial by...
by Andrew McGregor | General
Effective May 2012 in Ontario, elevator cabs must be weighed to establish their weight before and after any changes that serve to alter weight. This is significant because even if very little weight is added in the scope of a cab upgrade, the process may bring to...
by Andrew McGregor | General
Elevator owners are receiving proposals from contractors to accomplish guarding of their elevator machinery, as well as the construction of safety railings on elevator car tops. There is some confusion as to the implementation date of these requirements. To clarify,...
by Andrew McGregor | General
Most elevator owners in Ontario have been made aware by the provincial safety authority, TSSA, that is their responsibility to ensure minimum elevator safety tests have been logged. However, this can be confusing to the site staff who are often told by the elevator...
