Scaffold & Access Industry Association
1321 Burlington Street, Suite A
North Kansas City, MO 64116
SAIA Resource Centre – Available Trainings
“It’s As Good As …” – Comparison Shopping Guide For Supported Scaffold (U.S. & Canada)
A guide to help owners compare and choose between supported scaffold solutions available on the …
American Softwood Lumber Standard
The following rules have been certified as conforming to the American Softwood Lumber Standard, PS20, …
Calculating the Load on a Suspended Scaffolding Hoist
Provides useful list of items and important considerations when calculating loads, aiding in planning.
Common Engineering Terms and Safety Factors for Scaffolding, Shoring, and Forming
This document explains commonly used engineering and material design terms—including ultimate strength, yield strength, and …
Common Terms Used in the Design of Construction Materials for Scaffolding, Shoring and Forming Equipment
Document illustrates the meanings of various terms, and how their use in scaffolding differs from …
Common Terms Used In the Design of Construction Materials for Scaffolding, Shoring and Forming Equipment
Defines the meaning of important industry terminology for those new to the field, and for …
Enclosed Scaffolds Guidelines
Purpose – Educate users and installers of enclosed scaffolds hazards. Audience – Workers using an …
Erecting to Manufacturer’s Instructions: Bracing
Bracing scaffold properly is critical to safety, this document describes why and how to best …
Fall Protection Toolbox Talk
Lesson plan for three fall prevention toolbox talks, including ladder …
Focus Four Hazards Toolbox Talks
Features OSHA lesson plans, presentations, exams and more for four …
Guide to Planks & Platforms
Describes various types of planks & platforms along with references for their associated standards and …
Guidelines for Guying and Tying of Scaffolds
Describes ties and their importance in scaffolding.
How Much Is This Bracket Good For?
Describes how to evaluate sidewall brackets that are of unknown origin or quality.
Importance of Baseplates (USA and Canada)
Describes the importance of baseplates and associated regulations, along with sample calculations.
Importance of Bracing (USA and Canada)
Describes the importance of bracing and associated regulations, along with illustrations of proper bracing.
MCWP – Fundamentals of Safe Use – Tying to The Structure
Details the considerations required for tying to the mast climber …
OSHA Alliance-Developed Programs Master List
Features select safety documentation developed by numerous OSHA Alliance partners …
Power for Suspended Scaffolds
Describes power considerations in load ratings for suspended scaffolds, including sample calculations and glossary of …
Properly Securing Scaffold Planks & Decking
Describes vertical pressures on scaffold systems and ways to secure them against these pressures.
Recommended Procedures for Inspecting Used Welded Tubular Frame Shoring Equipment
Outlines the prescribed procedures for inspecting used welded tubular frame shoring equipment.
Rigging for Stall Load of a Hoist
Explains how to address OSHA regulations that reference the term “stall load,” and describes the …
Safety Devices on MEWPs
Description of the safety devices on aerials work platforms.
Selecting the Proper MEWP
Outlines the correct procedure to determine the proper aerial lift(s) …
Shoring Design Safety Inspection Checklist
Checklist for inspection of shoring design to assure safety.
Shoring Installation Safety Inspection Checklist
Checklist for inspection of shoring installation to assure safety.
Shoring, Reshoring and Preshoring (Backshoring)
Defines the meaning of each term and important considerations for workers relying on and working …
Solid Sawn Wood Plank Purchasing Guidelines
Items that should be considered when using this checklist as a tool for making purchasing …
Standards That Apply To Shoring
Useful reference for codes and standards that apply to shoring work and where to find …
Structural Shoring Design Guidelines & Best Practices
Describes considerations for safe use of truss framing and shoring, setting standards not articulated by …
Structural Shoring Design Guidelines Types of Shoring Projects – Best Practices
The purpose of this design guide is to represent and further develop the safety, standards, …
Supported Scaffold Selection Guide
Describes which types of scaffolding are best for different situations.
Suspended Scaffolds Pre-Operation Checklist
Checklist for inspection of suspended scaffolds to assure safety.
Swing Stages Used for Wind Turbine Blade or Tower Maintenance
Provides considerations when using suspended scaffolds for wind-turbine specific applications.
The Difference Between Shoring And Scaffolding
Outlines the difference between shoring and scaffolding, clarifying the difference in requirements for each.
Tiebacks: US and Canadian Requirements
Describes the specific regulatory requirements for tiebacks, and the differences between US and Canadian requirements.
Use of Scaffolds as Fall Arrest Anchorages (U.S. & Canada)
Important information about the potential dangers of using scaffold systems as anchorages for personal fall …
When to Use A Parapet Clamp
Describes appropriate use of parapet clamps and requirements for their use.
