Masonry Magazine February 1996 Page. 52
BOOKS & FILMS
"1995 Analysis of Workers' Compensation Laws" provides an overview of the important provisions of workers' compensation statues. Developed to provide a comparison and improved understanding of the various laws, the book contains sixteen detailed charts to aid employers in locating specific provisions of the laws. $39.50. American Subcontractors Association, 1004 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
"Reinforcing Steel in Masonry presents details, specifications and construction practices for the use of reinforcing steel in masonry, based on the latest code requirements. $13.50. Masonry Institute of America, 2550 Beverly, Los Angeles, CA 90057.
Catalog contains over 400 listings including publications on concrete technology, structural design, and concrete construction, as well as all ACI standards, codes and specifications. Also listed are design handbooks,compact discs, symposia and special publications. American Concrete Institute, Box 19150, Detroit, MI 48219.
"Transport Traller Safety Kit" features a 24-minute video covering safe looding and unloading tchniques, correct tie-down techniques, tips for safe transport and how to safely handle and secure unusual equipment. Video shows several types of construction equipment being loaded and secured on various types of trailers. $75. American Subcontractors Association, 1004 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
"Reinforced Steel in Concrete Masonry offers an in-depth discussion of the cooperative performance of steel and masonry. Illustrations portray requirements of the 1991 UBC. $10. Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada, 6060 Sunrise Vista Drive, Citrus, CA 95610
"Model Written Fall Protection Plan" is available on either 3-1/2" or 5-1/4" diskettes in Microsoft Word, WordPerfect or ASCIII formats. Using the model plan a contractor can modify his fall protection plan for every job and meet OSHA requirements. The guide contains a glossary of terms and a log sheet to keep track of employees who are trained in the fall protection plan. $49.50. American Subcontractors Association, 1004 Duke, Alexandria, VA 22314.
"Stain Removal Guide for Stone" describes each step involved in stain removal, from identifying the stained material, to determining its type, to choosing the proper chemicals and poultice material to remove the stain. Guide also provides a comprehensive troubleshooting section, which lists the steps for removing over 75 commonly found stains, as well as the procedure for removal of unknown stains. $29.95. Business News Publishing, 755 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084.
"Reinforced Concrete Masonry Construction Inspector's Handbook, based on the 1994 Uniform Building Code, incorporates ACI 530 by reference with a complete cross-reference guide. New sections include pictorial tolerances, wall frames and post-tensioned masonry. $35. Masonry Institute of America, 2550 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90057.
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