The SIA was formed in 1972 initially to protect and promote the interests of dealers and distributors of access and scaffold equipment. Manufacturers were later added as regular members.
When a number of contractors expressed an interest in the programs and services of the SIA, we established two additional classes of membership (Allied and Affiliate) to include a broad range of interested groups. Since the early years we have become the voice and authority for the scaffold and access industry.
OUR OBJECTIVE
To promote safety by developing educational and informational material, conducting educational seminars and training courses, providing audio-visual programs, codes of safe practice, and other training and safety aids.
To work with federal, state and other agencies in developing more effective safety standards.
To reduce accidents, thereby reducing insurance costs.
To assist our Members in becoming more efficient and profitable in their businesses.
For the first time in history, access and scaffold companies, dealers, manufacturers, and others who use access, scaffolds and shoring equipment have an organization to represent them in all phases of government.
We have a close liaison with State and Federal OSHA officials and have become the primary source of technical expertise in developing and interpreting industry standards.We have become a unifying force that continues to grow throughout the world.
STRUCTURE
The Association is divided into regional chapters, each having its own officers and directors. The Executive Committee, consisting of national officers and the Board of Directors represent the chapters and set policies which govern the Association. The major work of the Association is accomplished through separate councils concentrating on various segments of our industry. These include:
Aerial Platforms Council
International Council
Mast Climbing Council
Permanent Installation (P.I.) Council
Platform Council
Suspended Scaffolds Council
Supported Scaffolds Council
Construction Hoist Council
GOALS
Provide the forum to improve the professional capabilities of SIA Members, their employees and other interested parties by the timely gathering and disseminating technical, financial, safety and management information.
Develop and conduct safety, training and educational programs and conferences to promote the safe use of our products. Promote consistency in user training and education.
Become the vehicle for uniformity in the promotion of scaffold safety. Assist federal, state, provincial and local governing bodies in improving scaffold standards and create a cohesive industry approach to the development of access and scaffold related standards.
Represent the Membership before government agencies and other public forums.
Increase public awareness of technological advances in our industry with regard to its products, services and practices. Raise visibility of the industry. Promote a professional image of the industry.
Improve the working relationship between manufacturers, dealers, users, and other interested parties. Promote SIA Membership to all individuals and firms which manufacture, sell, rent, lease or use access, scaffolding, shoring and forming equipment, and related products and services.
MEMBERS
Aerial platform dealers and distributors.
Scaffold and shoring erectors and renters.
Manufactures of aerial platforms, access equipment, scaffolds, shoring, and allied items.
Manufacturers of Permanent installatons (P.l.) equipment for exterior building maintenance.
Suspended scaffold renters and operators.
Plank and platform manufacturers and distributors.
Contractors, subcontractors, insurance and computer companies, engineers, safety consultants, government officials, trade and labor representatives and other interested parties.
BENEFITS
Legislation
Directory and Handbook (Annually)
Scaffold Industry Magazine (Monthly)
Codes of Safe Practice
Education
Training Programs
Convention and Tradeshow
Participation
Insurance
