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Employee Safety and The Guidelines in Masonry: Reported By: Merrynie Mabandos Shela Mae Bunda

This document outlines safety guidelines for employees working in masonry. It discusses proper personal protective equipment, prohibited items, safety protocols for scaffolding, forklifts, chemicals, emergencies, and fall protection. The guidelines are intended to educate employees on OSHA safety standards and prevent accidents and injuries on job sites.

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Employee Safety and The Guidelines in Masonry: Reported By: Merrynie Mabandos Shela Mae Bunda

This document outlines safety guidelines for employees working in masonry. It discusses proper personal protective equipment, prohibited items, safety protocols for scaffolding, forklifts, chemicals, emergencies, and fall protection. The guidelines are intended to educate employees on OSHA safety standards and prevent accidents and injuries on job sites.

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EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND THE

GUIDELINES IN MASONRY

Reported by: Merrynie Mabandos


Shela Mae Bunda
EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND
THE GUIDELINES IN
MASONRY
Objectives:

To
This manual represents common
hazards associated with masonry
construction and is no way intended to
replace the OSHA 29CFR 1926 Safety
Standards. It is the responsibility of all
employees to know and implement
OSHA Safety Standards.
SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU
BE PROACTIVE!!

 INSPECT FOR SAFETY

 IDENTIFY HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS

 REPORT HAZARDS TO YOUR SUPERVISOR

 PRE-PLAN FOR SAFETY

 ATTEND SAFETY MEETINGS

 WATCH YOUR WORK AREA / BE AWARE OF OTHERS AND YOUR SURROUNDINGS

 STRIVE FOR ZERO ACCIDENTS & INJURIES


PROHIBITED ITEMS:

1. ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR ILLEGAL DRUGS ARE


ALLOWED ON THE JOBSITE IN YOUR POSSESSION OR IN YOUR VEHICLE AT
ANY TIME. No employee shall be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while on
site. Use or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs will result in immediate termination of
employment.
2. No firearms or weapons are allowed on the jobsite or in your vehicle.
3. No children or pets are allowed on the jobsite.
4. Gambling is strictly prohibited on the jobsite.
5. Fighting onsite is strictly prohibited.
WHILE ON SITE:
1. No employee is allowed to remove any tools or equipment from the site unless given
prior approval from the supervisor.
2. No employee is allowed to remove any safety signs, barricades or other devise unless
specifically instructed to do so. If this is required to perform a work function, please notify
your supervisor. Once the work is completed replacement of the sign or barricade must be
performed immediately following completion of your work.
3. Always watch for others working nearby. BE AWARE OF YOUR WORKING AREA.
4. Any hazardous working conditions must be immediately reported to your supervisor.
5. Park your vehicle in designated parking areas only.
6. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HARDHAT.
Clothing

1. All employees are required to wear appropriate clothing including shirts, and long
pants. No shorts, cut off shorts, or sleeveless shirts are allowed.
2. Steel toed work boots are to be worn at all times. NO sandals or tennis shoes, no
damaged or worn out boots.
3. Hard hats are required to be worn on every jobsite at all times.
4. Gloves should be worn if needed.
5. OSHA approved safety glasses to be worn when using a masonry saw.
6. Face mask to be worn when in an unventilated area, when using hazardous chemicals
when fumes are present, or in areas with excessive dust.
SCAFFOLDING
All scaffold and scaffold components must be in good condition and comply with the following minimum
standards.

1. When working on scaffolding it is your responsibility to be aware of your surroundings.


2. Guardrails and toe boards shall be installed on all open sides and ends of platforms more than 10 feet
above the ground or floor; or 4 feet to 10 feet in height, having a minimum horizontal dimension in
either direction of less than 45 inches.
3. Access to scaffolding shall be through the use of a ladder erected or installed according to OSHA
guidelines.
4. No jumping on or off or hanging from scaffolding.
5. No dropping or throwing of items from scaffolding.
6. Do not allow tools, materials or debris to accumulate on
scaffolding or obstruct walkways.
7. All scaffold must be tied to building as required by 29 CFR
1926, Subpart L and be pinned together as needed.
8. Slippery conditions must be eliminated as soon as they
occur.
9. All scaffolds and their components shall be capable of
supporting without failure up to at least 4 times the maximum
intended load.
10. Scaffold planks shall extend over their end supports not less
than 6 inches or more than 12 inches or secured from movement
11. Any materials being hoisted onto a scaffold shall have a tag line.
12. All planking shall be of scaffold grade.
13. The footing or anchorage for scaffolds shall be sound, rigid and
capable of carrying the maximum intended load without settling or
displacement.
14. IF BUILDING SCAFFOLDING ON UNEVEN GROUND,
USE SCREW JACKS AND BASE PLATES AND SILLS, IF
REQUIRED BY GROUND CONDITIONS. DO NOT USE
BLOCKS, LOOSE BRICKS OR ANY OTHER MATERIALS TO
COMPENSATE FOR GROUND CONDITIONS.
15. ALWAYS BE AWARE OF INDIVIDUALS PASSING
UNDERNEATH THE SCAFFOLDING.
MSDS Sheets

1. Material Safety Data Sheets are provided on each job


site for applicable materials in use on the jobsite.
2. Be aware of what hazardous materials on being used
by you and your fellow employees on each job site.
FORKLIFT

1. Only employees who have been trained in forklift operation and safety
may operate/drive the forklifts.
2. No standing or sitting on forklift forks.
3. NEVER use the forks to lift an individual.
4. Do not allow passengers to ride while the forklift is in motion.
5. Always turn around to see who or what is behind you or beside you before
moving the forklift.
6. Do not stack materials in an unsafe manner.
7. Be aware of who or what is on the scaffolding before
transferring materials to the scaffolding. Make sure there is amble
space to unload the material.
8. Operate the forklift only on level surfaces.
9. Watch for overhead power lines, poles or an other obstruction
which could be in the way once the forks are airborne.
10. Be courteous to other contractors or individuals operating
machinery close to the forklift.
STORAGE AND USE OF CHEMICALS

1. All chemicals must be stored in OSHA approved storage containers with


appropriate labels and hazardous notification.
2. When handling hazardous chemicals wear protective eye wear and gloves
when necessary.
3. Report any spills of hazardous chemicals to your supervisor.
4. All chemicals are to be stored and handled according to the MSDS sheets
and manufacturers suggestions.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY OR JOBSITE INJURY:

1. Call 911.
2. All emergencies must be immediately reported to your supervisor.
3. Any accidents that are severe in nature requires all employees to stop
working until it is determined safe to return to work.
Housekeeping
1. A clean worksite must be maintained on a daily basis. A clean worksite is a safe
worksite.
2. Remove debris as instructed to an onsite dumpster.
3. No trash will be tolerated on any jobsite.
4. Each employee is responsible for removing trash created as you are working.
5. Make sure not to leave any protruding items such as rebar or steel strapping laying
around. Scrap metal can be dangerous to employees as well as to equipment.
6. Do not drop debris or trash from scaffolding.
CONTROLLED ACCESS ZONE

1. A LIMITED ACCESS ZONE IS TO BE ESTABLISHED PRIOR TO


THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MASONRY WALL.
2. LIMITED ACCESS ZONE SHALL BE EQUAL TO THE HEIGHT
OF THE WALL TO BE CONSTRUCTED PLUS FOUR FEET, AND
SHALL RUN THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE WALL.
3. THE LIMITED ACCESS ZONE SHALL REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL
THE WALL IS ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED TO PREVENT
OVERTURNING AND TO PREVENT COLLAPSE.
BRACING
.
1 ALL MASONRY WALLS OVER EIGHT FEET IN HEIGHT
SHALL BE ADEQUATELY BRACED TO PREVENT
OVERTUNING AND/OR COLLAPSE AS DESCRIBED IN
OSHA GUIDELINES.
2. THE WALL BRACING SHALL REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL
PERMANENT SUPPORT STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS ARE IN
PLACE.
REBAR
1. PROTRUDING REBAR FROM FOOTINGS OR WALL
CONSTRUCTION SHALL HAVE REBAR CAPS TO AVOID
IMPALEMENT.
2. SCRAP REBAR TO BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY TO
DUMPSTER.
3. WHEN BENDING OR CUTTING REBAR WEAR APPROPRIATE
EYE PROTECTION.
MASONRY SAW

1. ONLY INDIVIDUALS TRAINED IN THE USE OF A MASONRY SAW MAY


UTILIZE THE SAW.
2. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR AND GLOVES WHILE
OPERATING THE SAW.
3. NEVER USE THE SAW FOR ANY MATERIALS OTHER THAN MATERIALS
THAT IT IS INTENDED TO BE USED FOR.
4. DO NOT LEAVE SAW OR SAW BLADES LYING AROUND. ALWAYS STORE
IN AN APPROPRIATE AREA WHERE SAW, SAW BLADES OR INDIVDUALS
ARE NOT IN DANGER.
FALL PROTECTION
EXAMPLE INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• UNPROTECTED SIDES AND EDGES

• WALKING / WORKING SURFACES

• HOLES
• LEADING EDGES

• HOISTING AREAS

• ROOF AREAS

• WALL OPENINGS SUCH AS WINDOWS AND DOORS


TYPICAL METHODS WHICH WILL PROVIDE FALL PROTECTION ARE AS FOLLOWS,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• GUARDRAILS

• PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEMS

• WARNING LINES SYSTEMS

• COVERS

• POSITIONING DEVICE SYSTEMS

• HARNESSES
REFERENCES:

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