Debra Tutor, Principal Engineer DOSH-Elevator, Ride and Tramway Unit has sent out a meeting notice that reads as follows:
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October 10, 2010
Meeting Notice
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health will hold a meeting to discuss work covered by CLC Section 7311.1 and 7311.2 that defines work on conveyances that requires certification.
This meeting will take place at the following time, date, and location:
Place: Elihu Harris State Building
Date: Wednesday November 10, 2010
Time: 1:00 P.M.
The agenda will include discussion of the clarification of work to be performed by certified mechanics in elevator machine rooms, hoistways, pits, cartops and car enclosures. In addition, the dismantling and/or removal of conveyances and testing requirements will be addressed.
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health cordially invites all interested parties to attend this meeting. We look forward to your participation in this discussion.
Sincerely,
Debra Tudor, Principal Engineer
Elevator, Ride, and Tramway Unit
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As the letter says, these meetings are open to all interested parties. I, frankly, don't know any more about the agenda or intent of the meeting. If anyone out there can shed any light on this, please post a comment.
Cheers,
Rich Blaska