b'PARTNERSHIPSalong the way have turned into lastingmanagement, cost estimating, procurement friendshipsyou know, working hardmanagement and cost control systems. He and competing against one anotheroversees the companys scaffolding andTHE BENEFITS OF during the day and then going out for anstructural steel and construction business enjoyable evening of dinner and drinksin Western Canada. He also providesTHE SAIA-SIAC togetherafterwards. leadership for the implementation ofALLIANCE BY RICK MCKINLAYMcKinlay has been an active member ofthe organizational strategy within B.C. related to safety and all aspects of sales andBoth the SAIA and the SIAC can the SAIA and SIACOntario Chapterserviceoperations. benefit from shared contributions since 2009. He has served on the SAIAsuch as:Board of Directors since 2016 and servedOur company is fairly unique and A better understanding of the as a board appointee on the Executivewell-rounded in the services we offer, Committee from 2018 to 2020. Tractel hasfrom shoring and suspended scaffolddifferences in regulations and been a long-time member and supporterinstallations to structural steel fabricationtraining requirements from of the SAIA, going back to the Swingand frame scaffold rentals, he said. Inregion to region for the various Stage Limited days and the early days ofeverything, safety is a priority. We want totypes of scaffold and access, theassociation. do all that we can to make sure that ourin the form of a side-by-side workers go home safe at night. analysis. This would also be McKinlay is also active with the SIAC.helpful for member companies He has served on the SIAC Board ofJones highly values the SAIA trainingwho are considering expansion Directors and its Executive Committeeprograms. He first became involved withinto other markets.since 2015 and as the Board presidentthe SAIA when he attended the 2017A unified or adaptable training since 2019. Through the Ontario Chapter,Annual Convention & Exposition in he also participates in a ProvincialMontreal, Qubec. program for each of the access Labour Management Committee for theequipment types that can be scaffold and access equipment sector.The SAIA Competent Person Trainingdelivered and will be applicable The committee works directly withbrings a whole new level to employeeto each of the regions. SAIA can industry experts from both labour andtraining, he said. So Im very excitedincrease its volume and relevance management, alongside governmentabout the new SAIA Universityin these markets; member representatives, to raise and resolve healthJourneyperson Scaffold Training forcompanies will no longer need and safety issues that are affecting theCanadian workers. The three-year courseto take on the challenge of industry and having a direct impact onmeans that new employees can receivedeveloping their own internal jobsites in the province. training before they go out in the field, thentraining programs.receive more training while they work in Unified or adaptable safety the field for a yearand go back to school again during the second and third years ofresources, such as codes of their employment. safe practice and inspection checklists, that can be made The journeyperson program consistsavailable to members for of three levels of training: Level 1 (1sthandyreference.Year Apprentice), Level 2 (2nd Year Apprentice) and Specialty Level (3rd Year Apprentice). This program also requires documented hours worked for each level ofevents and councils/committees in the proficiencycompleted.association. You really do get out of it Its something very new and cutting edgewhat you put into it, so why not roll up MEET CHRISTOPHER JONES in Canada, he said. I will be gone longthe sleeves a little and dig in? You have Jones, whose office is in Richmond, B.C.,before this type of training becomes theknowledge and perspective that will was a carpenter and foreman by tradenorm, but I believe the councils effortsdefinitely be of benefit.when he entered the scaffold and accesswill help to increase awareness of the industry 15 years ago. Since 2012, he hasimportance of establishing cohesive andCanadian members are invited to reach served as general manager of Canadarelevant training across the country. out to the council leaders for more Scaffold Supply, Co., Ltd. information. Contact McKinlay via email, CALL TO ACTION rick.mckinlay@tractel.com, or phone, His expertise within the constructionMcKinlay encourages Canadian members(416)522-8923. Contact Jones via email, services industry includes specialtyto join the council: I highly recommendcjones@canadascaffold.com, or phone, contractor operations, complex projectgetting involved with the various activities,(604) 324-7691, ext. 2001.16THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SCAFFOLD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA'