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Elevator Constructors work in environments where safety is priority number one. The presence of hazards, including falls, electrical exposure, and confined spaces are well known. Unfortunately, some of the most dangerous risks are human factors that affect how work gets done. Distraction, frustration, fatigue, and complacency are conditions that can creep into daily routines and […]

The Hierarchy of Controls is central to the way Elevator Constructors do their jobs. More than just a safety model, this hierarchy shapes several stages of decision-making on the jobsite, from hazard assessment to planning to real-time response on the job. As anyone who has worked in the field will know, the safest jobsite is […]

Every time you step onto a jobsite, you carry more than your tools and materials. You bring knowledge, awareness, and responsibility. NEIEP has always emphasized the situational awareness and safety practices that protect you and those around you just as much as the technical skills required for elevator construction. One safety essential is the emergency […]

While the foundational principles of elevator installation have remained consistent over the years, the tools, systems, and jobsite conditions that modern elevator professionals encounter are evolving rapidly. In response to this shift, NEIEP has updated its core semester course, RC500 – Installation. This curriculum update reflects NEIEP’s ongoing commitment to providing the most relevant, rigorous, […]

NEIEP has developed a comprehensive update to its probationary program content, known as the New Hire Program, or NH002. The probationary period marks a critical first step in an Apprentice’s journey, when new hires begin to understand what’s expected of them in the field, in the classroom, and as part of the IUEC. NEIEP’s New […]

NEIEP provides world-class education and training to Elevator Constructors, but completing the apprenticeship program may only be the first step in your educational journey. NEIEP’s classroom training has been recognized by many colleges and universities around the country for its college-level education, and many NEIEP graduates choose to continue their education by pursuing a college […]

As an Elevator Mechanic, you walk onto the jobsite with more than tools in your belt. You bring training, awareness, and responsibility. At NEIEP, we emphasize safety education not just for protecting yourself, but for the safety of everyone on-site. One critical but often invisible threat you may face during modernization, demolition, or maintenance work […]

NEIEP is delighted to announce the return of LIFT Magazine for Spring 2025. Highlighted in the new Issue 12 are the voices of some key leaders taking NEIEP into the future, the legacy upon which the program continues to thrive, and the innovative programs that ensure Apprentices and Mechanics are prepared for the evolving demands […]

When a member of the public steps into an elevator, they rarely think about the work that goes into ensuring the safety and reliability of the experience. As members of the trade, however, safety is at the core of everything we do. And yet, in the same way the riding public may be unaware of […]

In the elevator industry, radio frequency (RF) is an invisible hazard that poses significant risk to workers. While some workplace dangers develop over time, RF exposure can cause instant injuries, including electrical shock, burns, sterility, and cataracts. This type of radiation functions similar to that of a microwave, heating body tissue when exposure levels reach […]