Preparing Masonry Jobsites for Summer Weather
April 2025

Spring is in the air, and summer is right around the corner. With that in mind, it’s time for all of us in the masonry industry to start preparing for warmer weather. It is very important that we consider the risks associated with working in the summer he

Tips For Maintaining A Jobsite
April 2025

Jobsite Maintenance is not something that many people like to talk about. Most people want to know when the job is going to start. What is the lead time to get the material that is specified? Who is the general contractor, and are they good to deal with?

Handling an OSHA Inspection From A Foreman’s Perspective
March 2025

Every employer should strive to maintain a good OSHA record. Not only are customers, insurers, and others increasingly scrutinizing employers’ OSHA records as a condition of doing business, but OSHA penalties and citations can be substantial—over $165,000

Material Safety Data Sheets: Chemical Safety
November 2018

Job Safety: Job Safety - Beyond Masonry
March 2018

When you work on projects where other trades create hazards, it's important to know how to recognize and deal with them.

Safety Forum: Mast Climber Safety
March 2018

Scaffold means any temporary elevated platform (supported or suspended) and its supporting structure, used for supporting employees or materials.

Job Safety: Jobsite Safety Inspections
August 2016

There are many reasons why workplace safety inspections are essential. Safety inspections prevent injuries, illnesses, and deaths on the job.

Communication: How to Hold a Safety Meeting
February 2014

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.

Job Safety: Changing Employee Attitudes Toward Safety
May 2011

We can draw a few parallels from Sir Winston Churchill to the subject of shifting an employee’s attitude toward safety.