In this episode, I interviewed David Smarte, Global Education and Safety Officer with the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC). David started his career in 1978 as a union apprentice in Ocean City, MD and spent over 20 years in the field. David started specializing in safety over 20 years ago and joined the NAEC in a staff position in 2021 with a desire to drive safety education throughout the industry. David loves the elevator industry and loves helping keep people safe; he is passionate about learning and believes every question is worth asking.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:50 Meet David Smarte, NAEC Safety & Education Leader
1:30 Why He Still Loves the Elevator Industry After 40+ Years
2:40 What Makes the Elevator Industry Unique
4:50 How David Got Started
6:00 Discovering a Passion for Safety & Training
7:30 Why Safety and Training Go Hand-in-Hand
8:15 What Drives Safety in the Industry
9:30 The Role of OSHA & Industry Collaboration
11:00 The New Elevator Safety Handbook Update
12:00 How Safety Codes Are Created & Evolve
14:30 Changing “The Way It’s Always Been Done”
16:00 Technology, AI, and the Future of Elevators
18:40 Supporting Small & Independent Contractors
20:00 The Power of Networking in the Industry
21:15 Final Advice
Resources:
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