A building manager in Austin said my hoistway cleanup was leaving metal shavings behind

He pointed out some fine brass filings near the pit ladder after I'd finished a governor adjustment. Now I keep a small magnet in my tool bag to run over the area before I lock up. Do you guys have a better way to catch those tiny bits before they cause trouble?

3 comments

3 Comments

danielw881mo ago

That building manager sounds a bit over the top. Those tiny brass filings are non-magnetic anyway, so a magnet won't even grab them. I've seen way worse left in pits from other trades and it never caused a real problem. Maybe just give the area a quick brush with your hand before you leave next time.

adam_thompson531mo ago

Ever notice how people get super strict about tiny rules but ignore the big messes? It's like getting yelled at for a coffee spill while the whole break room fridge is moldy. Feels like they just want to feel in control over something small.

jesser791mo ago

Grab a shop vac from your truck. @adam_thompson53, that'll fix it faster.