New York Elevator Safety Board Sets October Meeting -- Occupational Health & Safety

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New York Elevator Safety Board Sets October Meeting

The public can attend in Albany or New York City or watch the meeting via livestream.

By Danielle Naidu
Oct 12, 2026

A New York advisory board that weighs safety codes, industry trends and possible exams for people who work on elevators, chair lifts, and motorized lifts and walkways will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 14.

The New York State Department of Labor's Elevator Safety and Standards Advisory Board will meet at the department's Harriman campus in Albany and its 199 Church St. office in New York City. Room details and the livestream link are on the board's meeting page.

About the Author

Danielle Naidu is assistant editor for Security Today, Campus Security Today, Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Protection Online.

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