THE SCAFFOLDER
Your Weekly Access to SAIA News, Training, Events & More!
MEMBERSHIP/ATI RENEWALS MAILED OUT THIS WEEK
Membership and ATI renewal invoices were mailed out August 1, so be sure to keep an eye out in the next week or so for them. Members and ATIs have until October 1 to pay their dues for the 2018-2019 year. If you don't receive your invoice or have any questions, please contact Brandi Fox at 816.595.4833 or brandi@saiaonline.org .
OSHA PROPOSES REVISIONS TO ITS RECORDKEEPING REGULATION
A proposed rule from OSHA amending its recordkeeping regulation would result in rescinding a requirement to electronically submit information from OSHA Forms 300 and 301 for those establishments with 250 or more employees. However, they will still be required to submit information from Form 300A.

One caveat of the rule is that it would help protect an employee's sensitive information from being disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act. OSHA claims that electronic submission of Forms 300 and 301 significantly increases the risk to worker privacy.

A pre-publication copy of the proposed rule can be found on OSHA's website , along with a press release .
SAFE+SOUND WEEK JUST AROUND CORNER – GET REGISTERED!
Safe+Sound Week is just around the corner – the annual event is being held August 13-19. The nationwide event focuses on raising awareness of and understanding the value of having safety and health programs in the workplace.

Organizations of any size and in any industry are encouraged to participate by planning activities in their local areas. The Safe+Sound Week website features step-by-step instructions and plenty of resources and videos to help you get started. Spanish versions for some of the Safe+Sound Week resource materials are also available for download.
FREE WEBINAR: DEVELOPING SAFETY & HEALTH PROGRAMS
In support of OSHA's Safe+Sound Campaign, OSHA Region 6 and the Region 6 OSHA Education Centers will be providing a free online presentation to raise awareness of the value of developing an effective safety and health program. The presentation will feature information on management leadership, education and training, program evaluation and improvement, and communication.

The one-hour recorded webinar will be available for viewing August 13-19, 2018. Click here to register for the event.
DATE SET FOR ASC A92 ANNUAL MEETING, HOST HOTEL SELECTED
The ASC A92 Annual Meeting is being held October 22-24 at the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista in Orlando. The SAIA has negotiated a special room rate of $139 per night (excluding taxes). Reservations must be made directly with the hotel by calling 800.423.3297 or online at https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/SAIA2018 .

The deadline to make reservations is Monday, October 1. Please mention you are with the Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) group.

Click here for more information about the meeting and hotel.
COMPETENT PERSON TRAINING FOR SYSTEMS SCAFFOLDING
Date: August 10, 2018
Time: Class begins at 7 a.m.
Location: Action Scaffold | Tucson Office
Address: 3702 E. 37th St. | Tucson, AZ 85713
Contact: John Royer | 520.748.8444 | john@actionscaffold.com
COMPETENT PERSON TRAINING FOR FRAME
Date: August 14, 2018
Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch provided)
Location: American Ladders & Scaffolds, Inc.
Address: 129 Kreiger Lane | Glastonbury, CT 06033
Cost: $325 plus tax (CT 6.35%)
Contact: 860.657.3543 | office@americanladders.com

Date: August 21, 2018
Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch provided)
Location: American Ladders & Scaffolds, Inc.
Address: 129 Kreiger Lane | Glastonbury, CT 06033
Cost: $325 plus tax (CT 6.35%)
Contact: 860.657.3543 | office@americanladders.com
COMPETENT PERSON TRAINING FOR SUSPENDED
Date: September 29, 2018
Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: The Mayflower Hotel | SWRI Fall Technical Meeting
Address: 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW | Washington, DC 20036
Cost: $350 (Early Bird Special: $100 off registration now thru August 5)
Contact: Jackie Brown | 816l.595.4843 | jackie@saiaonline.org

Click here to register.
INDUSTRIAL SCAFFOLD TRAINING EXAMS (CANADA)
Exam Level/Hours Required: 1st Year Scaffold Exam/1600 hrs.
Date: August 28-29, 2018
Time: Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Location: CLAC Calgary | Calgary Member Centre
Address: 3617 63 Ave. NE | Calgary AB T3J 5K1 | Canada
Cost: $400
Contact: 888.700.7555 | scaffolding@clac.ca

Exam Level/Hours Required: 2nd Year Scaffold Exam/3200 hrs.
Date: September 17-18, 2018
Time: Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Location: CLAC Calgary | Calgary Member Centre
Address: 3617 63 Ave. NE | Calgary AB T3J 5K1 | Canada
Cost: $400
Contact: 888.700.7555 | scaffolding@clac.ca

Exam Level/Hours Required: 1st Year Scaffold Exam/1600 hrs.
Date: August 9-10, 2018
Time: Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Location: CLAC Edmonton | Edmonton Member Centre
Address: 14920 118 Ave. | Edmonton AB T5V 1B8 | Canada
Cost: $300
Contact: 888.700.7555 | scaffolding@clac.ca

Exam Level/Hours Required: 2nd Year Scaffold Exam/3200 hrs.
Date: August 30-31, 2018
Time: Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Location: CLAC Edmonton | Edmonton Member Centre
Address: 14920 118 Ave. | Edmonton AB T5V 1B8 | Canada
Cost: $350
Contact: 888.700.7555 | scaffolding@clac.ca

Exam Level/Hours Required: 3rd Year Scaffold Exam/4800 hrs.
Date: September 5-7, 2018
Time: Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Location: CLAC Edmonton | Edmonton Member Centre
Address: 14920 118 Ave. | Edmonton AB T5V 1B8 | Canada
Cost: $400
Contact: 888.700.7555 | scaffolding@clac.ca

Exam Level/Hours Required: 1st Year Scaffold Exam/1600 hrs.
Date: September 24-25, 2018
Time: Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Location: CLAC Edmonton | Edmonton Member Centre
Address: 14920 118 Ave. | Edmonton AB T5V 1B8 | Canada
Cost: $300
Contact: 888.700.7555 | scaffolding@clac.ca

Exam Level/Hours Required: 2nd Year Scaffold Exam/3200 hrs.
Date: September 26-27, 2018
Time: Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Location: CLAC Edmonton | Edmonton Member Centre
Address: 14920 118 Ave. | Edmonton AB T5V 1B8 | Canada
Cost: $350
Contact: 888.700.7555 | scaffolding@clac.ca

SCAFFOLDING BASIC COMPETENCY (CANADA)
Dates: September 10-14, 2018
Time: Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Location: CLAC Edmonton | Edmonton Member Centre
Address: 14920 118 Ave. | Edmonton AB T5V 1B8 | Canada
Cost: $600 (study binder included)
Contact: 888.700.7555 | scaffolding@clac.ca

Congratulations! Forrest Hester and his wife welcomed their new baby boy, Jameson Art, into the world on Saturday, July 28.
Brad Kruger of Sunbelt Rentals has been appointed Co-Chair of the SAIA Mast Climber Council. Kevin O'Shea, council chair, had this to say:

The SAIA is delighted, as I am personally, to announce this
appointment.The rental industry is such a vital component of the SAIA's membership, and the advice and leadership that Brad can provide is extremely valuable. I look forward to working with him to help our industry achieve new levels of performance.
Cliff Theve was presented with the SAIA Lifetime Achievement Award for his distinguished service, dedication, and contribution to the association. He received the award during the President's Gala at the recent 2018 Annual Convention & Exposition, which was held July 9-12 in Chicago.

Theve retired in 2012 after 35 years with Tractel, Inc. (formerly Griphoist, Inc.). He joined the SIA in 1981 and was actively involved in supporting suspended scaffold. Cliff served as the co-chair of the SIA Suspended Scaffold Council for 11 years and was on the Executive Committee for six years. He was also chairman of the Scaffold, Shoring, and Forming Institute and a member of the CSA Technical Committee on fall protection.

Cliff took an active roll in instruction for suspended scaffold training and assisted in the development of training videos. He also helped to establish testing procedures for rigging device. Theve is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Coupling Pin. He is a graduate of the University of Miami and holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
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