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THE SCAFFOLDER
Your Weekly Access to SAIA News, Training, Events & More!
DO YOU HAVE A LONG-TERM PLAN FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
If you don’t, you may be setting yourself up for failure. A recent e-newsletter article from Construction Business Owner Alert delves into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to develop stronger business strategies that lead to success. Read more ….
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR INCREASED EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Want your employees to be more successful and engaged? It could be as simple as leaving them alone and taking away the pressure of performance. Occupational Safety & Health (OHS) E-News features an article that explains how, through a mock safety exercise, you can get your employees on the right path. Read more ….
If you missed out on last month's Membership Special, then you still have one more chance to get in on it.

Through the month of September you can get 13 months for the price of 12!

Contact Brandi at 816.595.4833 or brandi@saiaonline.org for more information.
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 SUSPENDED
Date: September 7, 2018
Time: 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Associated Scaffolding
Address: 1303 E. Geer St. | Durham, NC 27704
Cost: $300 per person
Contact: Keith Kirkland | 919.215.1931 | keith.kirkland@associated-scaffolding.com
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
Contact: Jackie Brown | 816.595.4843 | jackie@saiaonline.org

Click here to register.
INDUSTRIAL SCAFFOLD TRAINING EXAMS
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: 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
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

COMPETENT PERSON TRAINING FOR SUSPENDED
Dates: September 20, 2018
Time: Classes begin at 8:45 a.m.
Location: Vertical Access – Saskatewan
Address: #10 1622 Ontario Avenue | Saskatoon SK | Canada
Cost: $260 per person + GST (payment must be made during course registration prior to the day of the course)
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