Old Lessons, New Standards: The Evolution of Safety and Training with John Koshak

In this episode of The Elevator Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with industry veteran John Koshak, founder of EMCP and long-time advocate for elevator safety and education.

John shares how he went from wiring hydros at Westinghouse to creating one of the most trusted maintenance control programs in the industry. His decades of experience offer a rare perspective on how training, safety, and accountability have evolved in the elevator world.

We dive into the gap between older and newer generations of mechanics. That includes the decline of hands-on troubleshooting skills and the importance of proper training on both vintage and modern systems.

John also discusses why companies must invest in better education to protect both workers and the riding public.

[00:01:00] From electrician to elevator mechanic
[00:03:00] The creation of EMCP
[00:05:00] The evolution of safety standards
[00:09:00] Training gaps and generational knowledge loss
[00:12:00] Relay logic vs. modern control systems
[00:18:00] Troubleshooting, accountability, and safety in the field
[00:22:00] How to build a stronger, safer company culture