Become a Member

The ASC A92 Main Committee consists of 89 member companies and organizations that have been appointed based on their technical, safety, and related industrial expertise. The committee meets annually to review current issues, establish policies and procedures relative to the consensus standards, and evaluate the development activities of each subcommittee. The primary expectation for participation is knowledge of the area covered and a willingness to contribute your time and expertise. All committee work is done on a voluntary basis. 

Main Committee Membership. 

  • Members of the ASC A92 Main Committee are the consensus body and must adhere to the requirements set up by the ASC A92 Policies and Procedures as well as the ANSI Essential Requirements.

  • Members of the Main Committee are represented on an organizational level and are allowed one main representative and one alternate consisting of organizations, companies, government agencies, independent experts, and others having a direct and material interest in the activities of the ASC.

  • Applications for membership on the ASC A92 Main Committee are considered annually and must be submitted to the A92 Secretariat no later than 30 days prior to the ASC A92 Annual Meeting. ​

Subcommittee Membership. A subcommittee is formed to expedite the work of the consensus body as outlined in its scope and duties. Some of these responsibilities include drafting all or portions of a standard, drafting responses for comments, and other advisory functions.

  • Members on a subcommittee are represented as individuals. 

  • If you apply to a subcommittee, the subcommittee chair passes your application along to the Main Committee chair, who checks that the interest classification remains in balance. 

  • As a subcommittee member, you are expected to attend meetings; contribute your ideas and feedback; occasionally accept assignments, such as drafting language for a particular section; and vote on changes to standards.

  • The Main Committee votes on all subcommittee applications during the ASC A92 Annual Meeting. Therefore, applications for membership on a subcommittee must be submitted to the A92 Secretariat no later than 30 days before the ASC A92 Annual Meeting.

FAQS

WHAT ARE THE A92 STANDARDS?

Consensus (industry) standards that are voluntarily used by manufacturers, dealers, owners, users, and operators of aerial platforms. The purpose of the standards is the prevention of accidents and injuries, as well as establishing criteria for the manufacturers. The standards also aid the manufacturers, dealers, owners, users, and operators of the platforms in understanding their various responsibilities.

WHAT ARE MY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A MEMBER OF A SUBCOMMITTEE?

You will be expected to attend meetings, contribute your ideas and feedback, occasionally accept assignments such as drafting language for a particular section, and vote on changes to the standard.

HOW IS THE GROUP ORGANIZED?

The ASC A92 Main Committee is the consensus body approved through ANSI. The ASC A92 Main Committee reports to ANSI through its Secretariat, the SAIA. In addition, the A92 Main Committee oversees seven subcommittees assigned to develop, revise, maintain, and address issues related to a specific standard. Each subcommittee reports to the ASC A92 Main Committee.

WHO OR WHAT MAKES UP THE COMMITTEE?

The goal is to make each committee a balance of interested classes. The classifications are as follows: Consumers/Users, Directly Affected Public, Distributors/Dealers, Experts, Government, Industrial/Commercial, Insurance, Labor, Manufacturers, Professional Societies, Regulatory Agencies, Testing Laboratories, Not-for-Profit, and Component Manufacturers. The individuals on the main committee represent their organizations. The subcommittees are individuals who represent themselves.

HOW AM I SELECTED AND APPROVED?

Once an application is received, the secretariat passes your application along to the main committee chair, who checks interest classifications to assure the committee remains in balance. The main committee votes on all applications during the annual meeting. The process is the same for subcommittees.

WHEN AND WHERE ARE THE MEETINGS?

The ASC A92 Main Committee meets annually with coinciding subcommittee meetings. Subcommittees may call meetings at other times throughout the year. Consideration is given to minimizing expense and inconvenience, and often a meeting will be held in conjunction with a major tradeshow.

For more information, please contact at 816.595.4860 or info@saiaonline.org