The Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) is the premier voice and resource for the scaffold and access industry. At SAIA, our members are our most important asset. Each member brings unique expertise, insight, and value not only to the Association, but also to the broader industry. Collectively, our community represents the most extensive body of scaffold and access knowledge and experience available anywhere.

At the heart of SAIA is a strong sense of community and collaboration. Our members voluntarily come together with a shared purpose: to ensure that every worker in the scaffold and access industry goes home safe. This commitment to safety and unity is reinforced through year-round interaction at our annual conference and exposition, regional meetings, and numerous industry events. Members are characteristically generous with their knowledge, eager to mentor others, and open to sharing best practices. With a global reach, SAIA fosters meaningful networking and knowledge exchange across diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Core Ideology

To advance and promote working safely in the scaffold and access industry.

Core Values

Excellence – Driving best practices and setting high standards across the industry.

Education – Delivering impactful training, regulatory collaboration, and practical resources.

Knowledge – Equipping professionals with expertise, direction, and reliable tools.

Integrity – Upholding the highest ethical standards and transparency in all actions.

Safety – Remaining steadfastly dedicated to protecting lives and ensuring safe work practices.

Mission

To ensure that those who make, install, depend on, or govern the use of scaffold and access equipment pursue the highest standards of safety, craftsmanship, and ethics.

Vision

To lead the advancement and promotion of safety in the scaffold and access industry through education, resources, and communication.