SAIA and ASSP form alliance

The Scaffold and Access Industry Association (SAIA) and the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) have entered into a three-year memorandum of understanding to strengthen worker safety and health initiatives nationwide. The agreement was signed by leaders of both organizations during the Safety 2025 Professional Development Conference and Exposition held at the Orange County Convention Center.

SAIA President Michael Bredl, left, and ASSP President Linda Tapp, CSP, ALCM, CPTD. (Photo: SAIA)

“We recognize the benefits of collaboration to improve occupational safety and health practices while elevating the voice of our profession,” said ASSP President Linda Tapp, CSP, ALCM, CPTD. “Together we strive to strengthen advocacy efforts that reduce worker illnesses, injuries and fatalities across the board.”

The two organizations will take advantage of opportunities to jointly advance national consensus standards and explore key regulatory and legislative issues. They will also cross-promote volunteer opportunities while sharing content and amplifying stories of member communities. The purpose is to build a larger and more engaged safety community and encourage the sharing of trusted guidance to drive positive workplace safety outcomes.

“Our mutual interests in increasing engagement and advancing worker safety will create many opportunities to work together in areas of professional practice,” said SAIA President Michael Bredl. “It’s important for organizations to share best practices in workplace safety and health for the benefit of the greater community.”

The new alliance is among many joint agreements ASSP has in place to improve the well-being of workers in all industries. SAIA has also created several partnerships to promote the safe use of scaffold and access equipment.