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McARTHUR IS NEW NAEC MEETINGS AND EXPOSITION MANAGER
The National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) has named Alesa McArthur Meetings and Exposition manager, filling the position formerly held by Kerrie Rebmann, who is stepping down to focus on her family. McArthur has more than 20 years' experience in the hospitality and meeting-planning industry with an extensive skill set that includes sales and marketing, catering, event management and facilities management. While welcoming McArthur to the team, NAEC thanked Rebmann for her six years of "amazing" service.
MALAYSIAN STATE ADDRESSING LIFT, ESCALATOR SAFETY
The state of Kedah in northwestern Malaysia is addressing lift and escalator safety in light of recent accidents, various news outlets, including the New Straits Times and Sun Daily report. Efforts include formation of a committee to help educate the public and operators about safe use and operation. Failure on the part of operators to install anti-climbing devices and barricades are common, according to the government. The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) issued 123 directives and 23 notices to mall operators in February-June 2016. DOSH said units will be checked every 15 months and that operating permits will not be issued until units are deemed in good working order. There are 815 lifts and 35 escalators operating in Kedah.
EIGSC ANNUAL GOLF OUTING NEXT MONTH
The Elevator Industry Group of Southern California (EIGSC) is holding its annual golf outing at California Country Club in Whittier, California, on June 16. Registration begins at 12 p.m. with a shotgun start an hour later. The fee is US$135, and all proceeds will benefit the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation. For more information or to register, contact Ray Miller of EIGSC.
PLAYING ON ESCALATOR LEADS TO MISHAP IN ISTANBUL
A nine-year-old boy running up a descending escalator in Istanbul suffered minor injuries when he fell and his leg became trapped between steps, various news outlets, including the Daily Mail, reported on May 9. Security footage shows a woman running toward him in an unsuccessful effort to free him. Firefighters used a circular saw to free the child after several hours. Police are investigating the incident.
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https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2017/05/239150/spate-lift-escalator-accidents-prompts-kedah-form-special-committee
