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MASONRY
THE MAGAZINE FOR THE MASONRY INDUSTRY SINCE 1961
Volume 37 Number 6
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1998
Unraveling the Mystery of OSHA
The author walks us through the inside of OSHA and calls to our attention the mason contractor's rights and responsibilities. Also explains standards, inspections, and fines. Every mason contractor is affected by OSHA.
Masonry Expo Highlights
Exhibits, workshops, awards, entertainment, golf, plus numerous sunny Florida attractions make this event very popular with industry attendees and their families.
Substance Abuse in the Workplace
Chances are you have at least one employee with a substance abuse problem. But given the fact that such problems aren't evident in early or middle stages of use, how do you detect if you have a problem in your company?
Year End Tax Planning
Everyone seems to talk about year-end tax planning. However, surprisingly few mason contractors actually realize that planning prior to the end of the mason contractors operation's tax year is the best way to reduce income taxes.
Silicosis
Even though researchers and physicians in the occupational health field have long known about silicosis, our focus group interviews indicated masonry contractors and workers knew little about the disease and its health consequences.
Management Blunders
Management has never been easy. But these days, managers face potential pitfalls every single day. Even seemingly inconsequential actions can end up breeding complaints, problems and conflict. If you're serious about avoiding management blunders, turn to page 31.
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