Elevator Safety Act

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Elevator Safety Act

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Jan 21, 2020

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Elevators and escalators - we all use them throughout our daily lives. You may be surprised to learn that no license is required for those who oversee or maintain them. That’s about to change with the signing of the Elevator Safety Act. We talk to a representative of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local One to learn more about the new law.
Learn more about IUEC Local 1 at https://localoneiuec.com/

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Jan 21, 2020

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