Masonry Magazine October 2000 Page. 34
MASONRY
SHOWCASH
Educational
MCAA has greatly expanded its educational program for the 2001 Masonry Showcase. Attendees will now have the opportunity to attend five out of twenty educational sessions. These sessions have been divided into four educational tracks: Safety, Technical, Business Development and Residential Masonry and all have been designed to benefit both the mason contractor owner and employees. In addition, Certificates of Completion will be awarded to anyone who
Safety
#SI - Bracing Masonry Walls
Speaker: Mario Catani, Dayton Superior Corporation
The question of how masonry walls must be braced is a critical issue facing mason contractors. The masonry industry and the Council for Masonry Wall Bracing has tackled this issue and prepared a guideline of recommended methods. Mr. Catani will present and discuss the Standard Practice for Bracing Masonry Walls and will also cover recent revisions to the Standard.
#52 Respiratory Protection & Silica
Speaker: Rick Gebler, Barley Island Group, LLC
How does OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard affect me, a mason contractor? What type of respiratory protection program must I initiate to be in compliance with the Standard? This presentation will answer your questions regarding the mason contractor's respiratory protection responsibilities as well as give an update on silica.
#S3 - Implementing an Effective Safety and Health Program
Speaker: Joe O'Connor, Specialty Contractor Press
Effective safety and health programs do more than comply with OSHA Standards. They save lives and serve as a profit center. This session will demonstrate how mason contractors can take advantage of these benefits. A four-step approach to implementing the program will be described.
#54- Scaffolding Hazard Awareness
Speaker: Scaffolding Industry Association Representative
Statistics show that most scaffold accidents are due to a lack of training. This session, designed to help the scaffold user recognize the hazards on various types of scaffold, will cover OSHA's five most serious scaffold hazards: falls, unsafe access, falling objects, electrocution and scaffold collapse. Participants in this session will receive a Scaffold User Hazard Awareness training certificate and/or wallet I.D. card.
#SS - OSHA Update
Speaker: Joe O'Connor, Specialty Contractor Press
Over the last few years, OSHA has released several standards that have had a significant impact on the way mason contractors do business and more are on their way. Mr. O'Connor will offer insight on OSHA's enforcement of recently released standards and offer suggestions on preventing citations for existing rules as well as cover procedures for participating in the direction of new standards.
Technical
#TI - The Impact of the IBC Code on Masonry
Panel Presentation
Speaker: Industry Representatives
Industry representatives including engineers from the National Concrete Masonry Association, Brick Industries Association, an independent designer and mason contractor will hold a panel discussion covering the new IBC Code and how it will affect mason contractors across the United States.
#T2-Comparative Wall Systems
Speaker: Edgar Glock, Masonry Institute of St. Louis
Masonry wall systems will be shown in comparison to metal panel, architectural precast, industrial precast, synthetic stucco, 100% glass structures, wooden frame and metal building structures. Thermal R values, cost of installation, speed of construction and insurance cost aspects will also be discussed.
#T3-Grouting Masonry - High-Lift vs. Low-Lift
Speaker: John Chrysler, Masonry Institute of America
New building codes require more reinforcement in masonry, which requires grouting. This session will share the advantages and disadvantages of grouting as you build or grouting after you finish laying the units. Consideration of effective use of high-lift and effective use of low-lift grouting will also be presented using visual jobsite applications.
#T4-Mortar Testing
Speaker: John Melander, Portland Cement Association
Be informed about laboratory and field testing of mortar. Find out when testing is required, what testing is needed, how tests are performed, and how to interpret results. Learn how to avoid costly and unnecessary delays associated with improper testing and uniformed evaluation of results.
#TS - Flashing & Control Joints
Speaker: Mario Catani, Dayton Superior Corporation
In this session, Mr. Catani will cover the proper detailing of flashing and control joints. Various products currently on the market and recommendations of products to be used will also be discussed.
Certificates of Completion Available! See top of page for full details.