Masonry Magazine June 1995 Page. 3
MASONRY
THE MAGAZINE FOR THE MASONRY INDUSTRY SINCE 1961
May/June 1995 Volume 34 Number 3
FEATURES
OSHA'S NEW FALL PROTECTION STANDARD 11
Compliance with OSHA's new Fall Protection Standard isn't very difficult for the mason contractor, who performs the majority of his work from scaffolding or by the overhand method from an unprotected floor edge. Previous OSHA regulations fell short of addressing many operations.
TEN MASONRY PROJECTS HONORED 13
Ten contractors and architects were honored at Masonry Magazine's second annual International Excellence in Masonry Awards Breakfast. Winners were on display during Masonry Expo '95.
MASONRY EXPO '95 SETS NEW RECORDS 16
CALL FOR A NEW BEGINNING 17
MCAA President calls for a new beginning, cites accomplishments in his state of the association address.
WIDE ARRAY OF MASONRY TOPICS 17
Star lineup of eight speakers provide TMS members with a wide array of topics at their general session.
MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE 18
Outgoing NCMA President outlines his efforts to meet the challenge of change on several fronts in his state of the association address at NCMA's annual convention in Las Vegas.
BRICK SCULPTURE 19
State of the art report: what it is and how it's created, plus profiles and modus operandi of leading brick sculptures.
TROWEL TIPS 29
Efflorescence, while unattractive, is relatively harmless, however, deposits can occur within the surface pores of the material causing expansion that may disrupt the surface.
DEPARTMENTS
STAFF/ASSOCIATION OFFICERS 4 LITERATURE REVIEW 38
COVER/ADVISORY BOARD 6 CLASSIFIED 39
FROM THE PRESIDENT 8 TIMETABLE 40
PRODUCT UPDATE 37 ADVERTISERS' INDEX 41
BOOKS AND FILMS 38 THE LAST WORD 44
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