Elevator Careers

Author: Matt Allred

Elevator Careers is a podcast dedicated to the people who spend their lives and careers working in the vertical transportation industry. It is produced for the benefit of both elevator companies who are looking to hire great talent and for those who want to continue to grow professionally within the industry. This is an opportunity to create a dialogue with all of these stakeholders, learning from them and hearing the gems they have gleaned in their professions. The "Elevator Careers" podcast is an opportunity to pay it forward" by sharing knowledge learned in the business and in the trade and helping others who are on similar journeys.
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Establishing Elevator Safety: Habits, Risks & Responsibility | Mike Luraschi
Episode 22
Monday, 15 June, 2026

In this episode, I sat down with Mike Luraschi, VP of Safety and Risk Management at TEI Group, to talk about safety in the elevator industry: how it’s evolved over the years, why complacency creates the biggest risks, safety resources for small companies, and why mental health support is essential for making sure everyone gets home safely.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:07 Getting into the Elevator Industry03:23 The Importance of Safety in the Elevator Industry05:15 Transitioning to Safety Leadership06:38 Individual Responsibility for Safety09:19 Unique Challenges of Safety in the Elevator Industry12:06 Level of Acceptable Risk17:34 Complacency and its Dangers24:43 Building a Safety Culture28:00 Safety Resources for Smaller Companies30:45 Mental Health & Safety in the Workforce36:21 Final Thoughts on Safety and CommunityResources:Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/Connect With Us: linktr.ee/AllredGroupA Message from our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights!To contact us go to: http://allredgroup.com