Title: Follow safety practices for performing concrete and masonry operations.
Course: Agricultural Structural Systems (18403) > Section: Performing Concrete and Masonry Operations

Following safety practices should include

- using safety equipment
- wearing proper PPE
- avoiding hazards
  - slips, trips, and falls
  - falling objects
  - collapse or cave-in of excavations
  - collapse or cave-in of walls
  - sharp or protruding objects, like a plank with nails in it
  - contact with and exposure to extreme temperatures
  - electrical shocks
  - exposure to noxious chemicals
  - over-exposure to building dust
  - moving, lifting, or carrying heavy objects

- following applicable procedures
  - avoiding all contact with unhardened masonry cement
  - wearing impervious clothing and gloves to eliminate the possibility of skin contact
  - always double-checking the safety of portable electric tools
  - installing sturdy work surfaces
  - wearing sturdy safety shoes with anti-skid soles
  - washing hands thoroughly at the end of every work shift
  - using respiratory protection equipment, like air masks and respirators.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are some potential hazards when performing concrete and masonry operations?
- What safety equipment is necessary for concrete and masonry operations?
- What are the minimum PPE requirements for performing concrete and masonry operations?
- What clothing should be worn when performing concrete and masonry operations?