September 2006
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When an accident occurs in the elevator industry, manufacturers and installing companies often incur sizable expenses. The injured party on the other hand suffers through both the physical and mental pain of injury as well as loss of income during recuperation. With the escalating costs that accrue from elevator-related incidents, vigilance has emerged an important word. Vigilance lies on conducting thorough and complete elevator inspection. The elevator industry must develop a standard of inspection that eliminates complacency and holds the inspector liable should an accident occurs.