Masonry Magazine February 2006 Page. 48
News
Michigan
The Michigan Mason Contractors' Association (MMCA) has begun planning for the MCAA Masonry Showcase in Las Vegas. The association is planning a reception at the Venetian Hotel on Thursday evening, March 30, 2006. The MMCA general membership meeting, luncheon and golf outing will take place on Friday, March 31, 2006.
For more information about future activities, please visit www.mmca-mi.com.
St. Louis
Jeff Leonard, president of Leonard Masonry Inc. in Hazelwood, Mo, was selected as the Building Stone Institute's 2005 Man of the Year. Building Stone Institute (BSI), national trade association for the stone industry, presented this prestigious award to Leonard for his exceptional work and progress as president of BSI. Profiled in the July/August/September 2005 issue of Building Stone Magazine, Leonard is recognized for his continuing industry influence, sharing his skills, time and experience with others in the masonry field. As president of BSI, Leonard has made great strides in reaching the organization's goals: education and promotion of natural stone.
"I am grateful for being given the opportunity to help shape an industry that I hold so near to my heart," Leonard said. "I know that with the progress made in the last few years, we can expect continued growth and revolutionary designs on an industry-wide level."
Leonard Masonry is ranked among the nation's top mason contractors. Leonard has worked on numerous high-profile projects in the St. Louis area, including several major structures at Washington University and Saint Louis University, the Savvis Center, and the 40-story Thomas F. Eagleton Federal Courthouse downtown. The company also is in demand for high-end residential work, and has received numerous local and national awards for craftsmanship.
For more information, visit www.leonardmasonry.com.
IMI Structural Masonry Design seminars
"I learned how I can more effectively spend the client's money."
A compelling incentive for anyone involved in the building process designer, contractor or owner. It is also the rationale behind the Structural Masonry Design Seminar series launched by the International Masonry Institute (IMI) in 2005.
The seminar series offers a number of core objectives, making it easier for designers to work with structural masonry. These include:
* Better understanding of applicable codes, including new strength design (International Building Code
OSHA Offers New Construction Compliance Assistance Module
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) debuted a new construction module for its Compliance Assistance Quick Start web tool, the agency's web-based guide that introduces employers and employees, especially those at new or small businesses, to the compliance assistance resources on OSHA's website.
The construction module provides a step-by-step guide to help employers and workers in the construction industry comply with OSHA's construction standards. Visitors to the page can generate a set of compliance assistance materials tailored to their job sites.
"This new Compliance Assistance Quick Start module is another example of how OSHA is making valuable information immediately and easily accessible to employers, employees and businesses so they can build and sustain safe and healthy work environments," said OSHA Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor Jonathan L. Snare. "It's important we make every effort to help put this kind of material in the hands of those who need it."
The construction module introduces users to the OSHA standards addressing the leading hazards at construction sites, such as falls and electrical hazards, and provides links to the relevant OSHA compliance assistance resources, including OSHA quick cards, fact sheets, booklets, posters and web pages. The module also includes information on training, record keeping and developing a work site safety and health program. In addition, it features a collection of OSHA's Spanish outreach resources for the construction industry.
To use the Construction Module, visit www.osha.gov/dcsp/compliance assistance/quickstarts/index.html