Scaffold Industry Association (SIA) Offers Special Rate for Northeast Spring Meeting

The Scaffold Industry Association (SIA) has a special offer for Construction Superintendent subscribers as a result of the Construction Superintendent and SIA partnering media alliance. We have agreed to collaborate, to gather, develop and disseminate safety information; develop and conduct educational programs; and work with government entities at all levels to develop more effective safety standards.

Scaffold Industry Association Northeast Spring Meeting

When: Friday, May 21, 2010

Where: Doubletree Hotel Washington DC — Crystal City
300 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
703.416.4100

Cost:     Construction Superintendent Subscribers $60.00

Schedule of Events:
7:30am – 4:30pm: Competent Person Training for Suspended Scaffold
**Additional registration and class fee required for CPT class. To register, click here **

9:00am — 9:30am: Registration & Breakfast

9:30am — 10:30am: Doug Knapp, Tractel
“Review of the new Z359 standards”

With so many recent changes with the Z359 standards, come get a better understanding of these changes.   Doug Knapp, member of the ANSI Z359 committee and Co-Chair of SIA's Fall Protection Council, will help you understand the new standards and how it affects your business today.

10:30am — 11:30am: Kevin O"Shea, MastClimbers LLC
“’Mast climbers – Capabilities, Liabilities, Regulations and Risk”

Mast climbers are productive, inventive, innovative and hugely profitable. But these rewards come with liability. Liability which is reduced by training, procedure and adherence to standards. Kevin O’Shea, Co-Chair of SIA’s Mast Climber Council, will provide a detailed overview.

11:30am — 12:30pm: Lunch (provided with registration)

12:30pm — 1:30pm: Fran Dougherty, OSHA
“An Update on New OSHA Initiatives“

Have questions for OSHA or want to know what OSHA is doing on Capitol Hill? Francis Dougherty, Occupational Safety and Health Specialist at the Office of Construction Services, will be available to answer your questions and update you on current projects, issues and initiatives.

1:30pm — 2:00pm: SIA Update and Closing Remarks

Do you need training for suspended scaffolds? Take the SIA Competent Person Training course on Suspended Scaffolds. It's recommended that you register early in order to allow yourself plenty of time to study, so register today!

Link to register: http://www.my-registration.com/registration/index.asp?EID=6711501421