Welcome to the start of your journey as a probationary apprentice in the National Elevator Industry Educational Program (NEIEP). Week 1 sets the foundation for your career as an Elevator Constructor by focusing on the most important responsibility you will carry throughout your trade: safety. Your new career is both exciting and demanding, and this week introduces you to the expectations, resources, and practices that will help you succeed in the field and classroom.

You will begin with NEIEP’s New Hire Safety Awareness Training. Unit 1 (Safety for Basic Tools and Tasks) introduces the essential principles of safety awareness, personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard recognition, fall prevention, respirator use, and chemical safety. Unit 2 (Working Safely) builds on that foundation with detailed instruction on hoistway hazards, lockout/tagout (LOTO), barricades and overhead protection, ladder safety, proper lifting techniques, and the responsibilities you carry for your coworkers, the public, and yourself. These units will not only prepare you to recognize and avoid risks on the jobsite but will also help you develop the professionalism and habits expected in this trade.

Optional Module: Veterans Assistance Program
This week also offers an optional module for the Veterans Assistance Program. This program provides an overview of resources available to apprentices who are veterans, including educational benefits and support services. The module ensures that veterans know where to turn for help navigating their benefits and adjusting to the structure of the program.