Performance should include one or more of the following:
- passing all required safety exams with 100 percent accuracy for lab/site safety and on the use of tools, machinery, and equipment specific to masonry and concrete procedures
- using required PPE
- eye protection
- respirator
- hard hat
- gloves
- safety harness
- hearing protection
- safety shoes
- identifying emergency situations requiring first-aid procedures in dealing with
- bodily fluids
- electrical injuries
- chemical injuries
- eye injuries
- falls
- burns
- adhering to safety requirements for masonry, concrete, carpentry and woodworking operations
- maintaining a safe working environment (i.e., keeping work areas clear of clutter, identifying electrical hazards, using ground-fault interrupters and cords, shock risks, working near damp and wet environments)
- using proper lifting techniques
- lifting with the legs
- keeping back straight
- holding the load close to the body
- getting assistance when necessary
- rotating tasks and taking breaks
- identifying the types of fires and the methods used to extinguish them
- describing safe laddering techniques
- describing safe scaffolding techniques
- inspecting tools,
- identifying the components of the machinery (e.g., guards, blades, moving parts, start/stop switches)
- identifying standard safety procedures (i.e., shop practices and manufacturer recommendations)
- observing a demonstration of the safe operation and use of each piece of machinery in the lab
- inspecting tools, machinery, and equipment for damage or wear and tear prior to use
- identifying tool defects
- keeping cutting equipment sharp
- using power tools that are safe for wet environments when applicable
- ensuring guards are in place on electrical tools, machinery, and equipment
- prohibiting operation of vehicles or using tools, machinery, or equipment while medicated or intoxicated
- establishing barricades around work areas
- ensuring adequate lighting
- adhering to emergency response plans
- reporting personal injuries and environmental and equipment safety violations to the appropriate authority
- explaining the importance of code compliance in the masonry and concrete industries
- calculating cubic yards of material (e.g., stone, concrete, rebar) needed for a project
- using tools to mix, spread, and finish concrete surfaces
- mixing and pouring concrete into forms, such as
- stepping-stones
- mailboxes
- signs
- sidewalks
- repairing masonry work
- using retaining walls.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the purpose of the concrete form?
- What determines the proportions of the materials used to mix concrete?
- How is concrete and masonry maintenance affected by temperature? By humidity?