For staff and students in schools and universities, and vulnerable patients in hospitals, a single elevator incident can cause major disruptions and endanger lives. Without diligent safety measures, ...

Elevators are an essential part of high-rise buildings. Most buildings ensure high safety standards while installing lifts; however, we keep hearing about mishaps. While on many occasions the lift ...

Smith College uses an all-hazards approach to emergency management and emergency preparedness. It’s impossible to prepare for every single emergency that may occur, and it’s equally impossible to ...

A year ago tomorrow, the Ohio State community was stunned with the news of the tragic death of student Andrew Polakowski on an elevator in Stradley Hall. Since the accident, OSU has taken steps to ...

The Director of Emergency Preparedness coordinates the Critical Incident Management Program and emergency procedures. These are designed to be an all-hazards disaster response and emergency management ...