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The Safety Committee is responsible for the development of safety programs for the mason contractor as well as keeping the industry informed on key safety issues. ...
They say communication is one of the most necessary and impactful ingredients in a successful marriage. Communication in a masonry business is much the same. Building a culture of safety is no different. We want people to avoid injury and illness, and the
In recent months, we have addressed the dangers of silica exposure. Unfortunately, we often think of protection from silica in the form of PPE. Suppose there's silica; put on a respirator. This should be the last resort.
Do you think silica is dangerous? Is it blown out of proportion by OSHA? The Hawk's Nest tragedy was a horrific incident of immorality against workers by overt neglect as it pertains to silica exposure.
Why Are Safety Communications Important?
MCAA Safety Talks and Their Positive Impact
Critical Root-Cause Analysis (Part Two)
Critical Root-Cause Analysis (Part One)
MCAA Gateway: June 2017
Scaffolding Best Practices You Might Not Know
There are many reasons why workplace safety inspections are essential. Safety inspections prevent injuries, illnesses, and deaths on the job.
A safety meeting is a necessary part of running a masonry job. Weekly safety meetings are needed, and many crews start every day with a safety meeting.
We can draw a few parallels from Sir Winston Churchill to the subject of shifting an employee’s attitude toward safety.