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Charles A. Buckman, CEI,CSSelevator and escalator expert&litigation consultant |
Curriculum Vitae
[Affiliations] [Awards] [Cases] [Certifications] [Education] [Experience] [Legislation] [Publications] [Speaking Engagements] [Teaching Engagements]
Affiliations
Those professional organizations to which I belong or have belonged.
Southern Building Code Congress International 1999 to Present
900 Montclair Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35213-1206
Professional Member No. 11798
World Safety Organization: 1995 to Present
305 E. Market St., Warrensburg, Mo. 64093
Affiliate
Consortium for Workers Education: 1995-Present
Joint Elevator Industry Apprentice Training Program
Suite 301, 386 Park Ave., New York, N.Y. 10016-8804
Professor of Codes and Standards
Joint Elevator Industry Board of New York: 1991-Present
Joint Elevator Industry Apprentice Training Program
Suite 301, 386 Park Ave., New York, N.Y. 10016-8804
Advisor to Safety Committee
National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities: 1988-Present
P.O. Box 15643, Phoenix, Ariz. 85060
Member
American Society of Mechanical Engineers: 1988 to 1998
345 East 47th St., New York, N.Y. 10017
Member: A17 National Interest Review Board
N.J. State Assembly Task Force on Regulatory Oversight: 1993-96
Assembly Majority Office, State House, Trenton, N.J. 08625
Member Uniform Construction Code Committee
On-Site Inspection Agency Association of N.J.: 1992-96
350 Grove St., Bridgewater, N.J. 08802-0068
Chairman
New York College of Technology: 1989-95
c/o Joint Elevator Industry Apprentice Training Committee
Suite 301, 386 Park Ave., New York, N.Y. 10016-8804
Professor of Codes and Standards
Elevator Conference of New York: 1993-95
P.O. Box 7015, Long Island City, N.Y. 11101
Co-Founder
Corporate Secretary
Elevator Safety Inspectors Association of New Jersey: 1986-93
Rahway, N.J.
President: 1988-92
Chairman of Code Committee: 1992-93
Awards
Those who found my efforts helpful and were moved to express their appreciation.
U.S. Army Award of Merit: 1989
U.S. Army Materials Command, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.
For Meritorious Service
Appreciation Award: 1990
City of Passaic Fire Dept., Passaic, N.J.
For Meritorious Service
Appreciation Award: 1989
Union Fire Dept., Union, N.J.
For Generous and Outstanding Dedication in Training Fire Personnel in Elevator Rescue Procedures
Appreciation Award: 1990
Township of Union, Union, N.J.
For Service to the Township
Past President's Award: 1993
Elevator Safety Inspector's Association of N.J.
For Years of Dedication to Elevator Safety
Appreciation Award: 1996
Township of Hanover, Ridgedale Ave., Whippany, N.J.
For Meritorious Service on the Township Planning Board
Certifications
A demonstration of my competence, earned by my having met certain pertinent professional criteria, as granted by qualified authorities.
Certified Safety Specialist
World Safety Organization
305 E. Market St., Warrensburg, Mo. 64093 (660) 747-3132
No: CSS-776
Certified Elevator Inspector
The National Association of Elevator Safety Inspectors
by the Authority of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
P.O. Box 15643, Phoenix, Ariz. 85060 Telephone: (602) 266-9701
QEI-503
Qualified Elevator Safety Subcode Official
N.J. Uniform Construction Code N.J.A.C. 5:23
Certified Elevator Inspection Agency Director
New York City, N.Y.
License No. L430001
Licensed Elevator Inspector
New York City, N.Y.
License No. L430001
Education
My formal knowledge base.
National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities
Telephone: 602-266-9701
P.O. Box 15643, Phoenix, Ariz. 85060
Seminars: 1989 to Present
Escalator Accident Cause & Prevention
Computerized/Video Accident Reconstruction
Consequences of Elevator Safety Code Violations at the NY Housing Authority
Design, Methods of Construction and Causes of Deterioration of Wire Rope
Elevator Inspection Procedures
Design, Manufacture and Construction of Residential Elevators
Design, Manufacture and Installation of Freight Elevator Doors
A.S.M.E.-A17 Main Committee Interpretation of Requisites for Actions Prior to the Application of Water to Elevator Systems
Inspection and Maintenance of Wire Rope
Printed Circuit Board Repair, Analysis and Testing
EconoDisc Driving Machine Theory
Safety Considerations in Elevator Computer Controls
Analysis of National Elevator Safety Code as Applicable to Accessibility Equipment for Handicapped
Elevator Controller Design Safety
Problems of Underground Hydraulic Device Oil Leaks and Elevator Codes
Modernization Specification Writing and Meeting the Elevator Code
Wire Rope Problems and Solutions
Essex County College: 1991
West Caldwell N.J.N.J. Elevator Inspectors Licensing Course
Morris County College: 1989
Randolph, N.J.
N.J. Subcode Official Course
Bloomfield College: 1968-70
Bloomfield, N.J.
Business Organization & Management
Fairleigh Dickenson University: 1961-63
Madison, N.J.
Business Organization & Management
RCA Institute
New York, N.Y.
Electron Tube Theory
Electronic Circuit Design
Sinesoidal Waves, Inductive Theory
Westinghouse Elevator Corporation, Elevator Division: 1956-59
New York Region
Solid State Electron Control Circuit Theory
Static Components
Elevator Control Circuit Analysis
Elevator Motor & Generator Theory, Analysis & Repair
Elevator/Escalator Machine Theory & Analysis
Elevator Structural Design
Traffic Systems Theory & Adjustment
Regulator Systems Theory & Adjustment
Mechanics Institute: 1956-58
New York, N.Y.
Alternating & Direct Current Theory
Electrical Circuit Design
United States Air Force: 1951-1953
Keesler Air Force Base
Biloxi, Mississippi
Electron Theory
Electron Tube Theory
Microwave Transmission
Interception of Radio Frequency Transmission
Radar Theory
Experience
My been there, done that, list.
Charles A. Buckman, CSS, CEI 1983 to present
Elevator & Escalator Consultant
1508 Lucerne Way, New Bern, NC 28560
Telephone: 252.635.1830 Fax: 815.346.4157
Middle Department Inspection Agency, Inc. 1994-6
1337 West Chester Pike, West Chester, Pa. 19382
800.352.6342
Vice President
National Elevator Inspection Service, Inc. 1991-4
11089 Millpark Drive, Maryland Heights, Mo. 63043
800.886.6347
Executive Vice President
Heritage Elevator Services Inc. 1983-9
35 N. Beverwyck Rd., Lake Hiawatha, N.J.
President
Vertical Systems, Inc. 1968-83
Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls, N.J. 07960
President
Westinghouse Elevator Co. 1955-68
New York Region
Service Representative
Speaking Engagements
Instances where I shared my knowledge with a "rapt" audience, willing or coerced, to spend it's free time listening to me hold forth on the indicated subject.
"The Impact of Ineffective Elevator Codes" 1999
WLKY, Channel 32, Louisville, Kentucky
Pulitzer Broadcasting Company
A News Special
"The Electrical Code and the Elevator Industry" 1996
The Cloud Room, Chrysler Building, New York, N.Y.
Sponsor: Joint Elevator Industry Consortium for Worker Education
"OSHA Reporting Requirements" 1996
The Cloud Room, Chrysler Building, New York, N.Y.
Sponsor: Joint Elevator Industry Consortium for Worker Education
"Safety Equipment for the Elevator Technician" 1996
The Cloud Room, Chrysler Building, New York, N.Y.
Sponsor: Joint Elevator Industry Consortium for Worker Education
"Performing The Five Year Elevator Safety Test" 1995
The Cloud Room, Chrysler Building, New York, N.Y.
Sponsor: Joint Elevator Industry Consortium for Worker Education
"Passenger Extrication from Stalled Elevators per ASME A17.4" 1994
The Cloud Room, Chrysler Building, New York, N.Y.
Sponsor: Joint Elevator Industry Consortium for Worker Education
"Elevator Safety Codes and Standards" 1993
Days Inn, LaGuardia Airport, New York, N.Y.
Sponsor: Joint Elevator Industry Consortium for Worker Education
"Elevator Safety Codes and Standards" 1993
Bayberryland, South Hampton, Long Island, N.Y.
Sponsor: Local #3, IBEW
"Elevator Safety Codes and Standards" 1992
Bayberryland, South Hampton, Long Island, N.Y.
Sponsor: Local #3, IBEW
"Safety Devices and Testing Procedures" 1992
50th Street and 10th Avenue, New York, N.Y.
Sponsor: Joint Elevator Industry Consortium for Worker Education
"Safety Codes as They Affect Workers and Passengers" 1991
Bayberryland, South Hampton, Long Island, N.Y.
Sponsor: Local #3, IBEW
Safe use of Elevators and Escalators" 1990
Channel 34
East Orange, N.J.
Sponsor: vidEO, East Orange
A Public Service Presentation
Legislation
State Legislation which I have either written or participated in creating/defeating
1995 N.J. State Senate S392
"A Bill Permitting Elevator Companies to Inspect Their Own Equipment"
{Instrumental in Defeat}
1994 N.J. State Assembly A2024
"A Bill Establishing Parameters for Elevator Inspection Companies"
{In Committee}
1991 NJAC 5:23-12 (Co-Author)
"Establishment of an Elevator Safety Sub-code"
1989 Building Code of the City of East Orange
"An Amendment Banning the Use of Scissor Gates on Passenger Elevators in Multi-Family Dwellings"
Publications
Articles of mine that were published.
Elevator Safety Magazine
Published by: The Joint Elevator Industry Consortium for Worker Education
Suite 301, 386 Park Ave., New York, N.Y. 10016-8804
1994 "Job Safety Awareness"
1993 "Lock Out, Tag Out Procedures"
1992 "The Origin and Purpose of the National Standard Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ANSI/ASME A17.1"
1991 "The Inspector/Mechanic Relationship"
Teaching Engagements
Teaching position I have held and classes I have taught.
Professor of Codes & Standards
1995-6 The Joint Elevator Industry Consortium for Workers Education
1990-5 New York College of Technology
Curricula: Bi-annually. 36 hours classroom each semester
"Elevator Safety Devices and Testing Procedures"
"The National Standard Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ANSI/ASME A17.1"
"Elevator /Escalator Inspection Practices as Per ASME A17.2
"Extrication of Passengers from Stuck Elevators as per ASME A17.4"
"National Standard Electrical Code for Elevators as per ASME A17.5
"New York City Elevator Code: Local Law 76, Title 26, Sub-Chapter 18 and RS-18"
"Legal Consequences of Failure to Warn or Meet Code"
Instructor
Fire Department City of East Orange, N.J. 1989, 1990
Lecture on the Emergency Extrication of Passengers from Stuck Elevators
Site Demonstration of Extrication Methods
Fire Department City of Union, N.J. 1990
Lecture on the Emergency Extrication of Passengers from Stuck Elevators
Site Demonstration of Extrication Methods
Fire Department City of Passaic, N.J. 1991
Lecture on the Emergency Extrication of Passengers from Stuck Elevators
Site Demonstration of Extrication Methods
Fire Department City of Marco Island, Florida 1992
Lecture on the Emergency Extrication of Passengers from Stuck Elevators
Site Demonstration of Extrication Methods
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