The Do’s and Don’ts of Elevator Maintenance
Out of order elevators can be a major irritant for tenants, and they can even be reason enough for some of them to leave. It can also be a deterrent for potential new tenants or buyers. Not only that, but failures More...
The Ford Innovation Example
Innovation is something that all companies should embrace, but very few do. It is understandable that they don’t embrace it, because management is often fearful of the opinions of those hierarchically beneath More...
Advice for Seniors: Practicing In-Home Elevator Safety
photo David Peña via pixabay Many are turning to in-home caregiving options for their aging parents. It’s a growing trend as it helps them remain an integral part of the family, and have a higher quality of More...
Stairways, Escalators, Elevators: Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention on the Move
Whenever you are out and about, there is a risk that you could suffer from an accident. Whether you are working in an office, traveling to work, or heading out to the mall, always take special care to avoid slipping More...
A Brief History of the Elevator
The elevator is a staple part of our lives nowadays. We use it constantly to go up and down floors and never really think about the mechanics of the device, unless maybe we have just watched a movie in which an More...
History: Eli Whitney patents the cotton gin, March 14, 1794
One of the most famous American inventors, Eli Whitney, who is renown for inventing one of the most important inventions of the Industrial Revolution. Whitney’s creation turned the short staple cotton into More...