In the construction and general industry fields, there are quite a number of dangers within the various work environments. This, of course, makes perfect sense when you consider the number of variables one must deal with daily. It is only logical when you

Have You Reviewed the OSHA Top 10 Recently?

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

News
MCAA Board Approves New National Initiatives
Michael Adelizzi, Executive Director
Mason Contractors Association of America

At the recent Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Midyear Meeting in Maui, Hawaii, the Board

Letter to the Editor
Dear Tom,

In the May 2002 issue of Masonry, an article appeared ("Climb the Ladder," page 24) which made comments about our products. Several of those comments need to be addressed as we feel they were either in error o

QUALITY MASONRY TOOLS

KING BRICK HOD

the crisis is severe enough, a company will hold daily press updates.

If you don't know the answer to a question, say so, and tell them you will endeavor to find out the answer. Don't specu

Try, Test and Sample

Encourage others to try out a new idea for a limited period of time without them having to make a long-term commitment. Conversation starter: "Why don't we just give it a shot for a week or two?"

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"From a contractor's view, the Sound Cell is one more tool in the masonry portfolio that helps with competition."

The Sound Cell has 77 percent of its surface skewed to combat the problem. The concept isn't new, only improved. In anci

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PRODUCT UPDATE

Rail System

Sur-loc, Inc. of Fremont, IN introduces the patented Climber's Buddy rigid rail system to insure the safety of those working on industrial ladders and towers. Developed by engineers and professional riggers,

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Forklift Accessories

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THE OCCUPATIONAL Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released revised standards on fall protection in construction (Subpart M) in August 1994. The standards establish fall protection

PRODUCT UPDATE

GROUTER
GROUTER FILLS joints of rough surface tile and bricks automatically. An adjustable stainless steel funnel, tapering to the floor, holds the grout mortar mix while a rotating rod keeps the mortar mixed during dispensi

OSHA REQUIREMENTS

Engineered for use in 12 different task oriented configurations, including 5 scaffold positions, the ladder quickly and simply locks into the configuration needed to meet the task. Louisville Ladder, 1163 Algonquin Parkway, Lo