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Health and Safety Guide for Masonry, Stonework, Tilesetting, Insulation, and Plastering Contractors.

PB80184963

Publication Date	1978
Personal Author	Karches, G. J.
Page Count	176
Abstract	Safety guidelines are presented for masonry, stonework, tilesetting, insulation, and plastering contractors. General injury and illness rates for these trades are discussed, along with the special hazards associated with each industry. Health and safety programs, employee training procedures, and occupational health and environmental control are described, together with general safety guidelines. Common violations are discussed, including improper use of equipment and machinery, inadequate personal protection equipment, and poor materials handling, use, storage, and disposal. Record keeping requirements established by OSHA are given, and a checklist is included for safe operating and protection procedures. A safe lifting guide also is included.
Keywords	Industrial accidents Occupational diseases Construction industry Safety Guidelines Wounds and injuries Environments Masonry Protective clothing Materials handling Records management Occupational safety and health Construction workers Occupational health services
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 50C - Construction Equipment, Materials, & Supplies 89G - Construction Materials, Components, & Equipment
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198018

Health and Safety Guide for Masonry, Stonework, Tilesetting, Insulation, and Plastering Contractors.

Health and Safety Guide for Masonry, Stonework, Tilesetting, Insulation, and Plastering Contractors.
PB80184963

Publication Date	1978
Personal Author	Karches, G. J.
Page Count	176
Abstract	Safety guidelines are presented for masonry, stonework, tilesetting, insulation, and plastering contractors. General injury and illness rates for these trades are discussed, along with the special hazards associated with each industry. Health and safety programs, employee training procedures, and occupational health and environmental control are described, together with general safety guidelines. Common violations are discussed, including improper use of equipment and machinery, inadequate personal protection equipment, and poor materials handling, use, storage, and disposal. Record keeping requirements established by OSHA are given, and a checklist is included for safe operating and protection procedures. A safe lifting guide also is included.
Keywords	Industrial accidents Occupational diseases Construction industry Safety Guidelines Wounds and injuries Environments Masonry Protective clothing Materials handling Records management Occupational safety and health Construction workers Occupational health services
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 50C - Construction Equipment, Materials, & Supplies 89G - Construction Materials, Components, & Equipment
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198018