Masonry Magazine December 2008 Page. 45

Words: Justin Jr, Joe Mancini
Masonry Magazine December 2008 Page. 45

Masonry Magazine December 2008 Page. 45
Complete Your OSHA 10 Hour Requirement in the Comfort of Your Home or Office

The OSHA 10 Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training Program has been designed for construction workers, foremen, job supervisors, and anyone involved in the construction industry. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of the job.

This online course has been reviewed and accepted by OSHA for online distribution. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA construction safety and health 10-hour course completion card from the Department of Labor. This course has also been approved for 10 Masonry Certification credits.

Visit www.masoncontractors.org/onlinetraining to sign up today!

Nearly 100 Additional Courses Available Online

The Mason Contractors Association of America is proud to offer the new MCAA Virtual University to all mason contractors on its website. The MCAA Virtual University hosts self-paced online courses that can be accessed by you or your entire team twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week!

Nearly 100 courses are currently online, including:
* OSHA 10 Hour Training Program
* OSHA 30 Hour Training Program
* Concrete and Masonry
* Ergonomics
* Fall Protection
* Hazwoper 40 Hour Course
* Materials Handling
* Personal Protective Equipment
* Scaffolding Safety
* And much more!

All courses are eligible for Masonry Certification credit. Some courses are also available in Spanish. To sign-up for a course or to view a full list of courses, visit certification.masoncontractors.org.

Why become certified?

By demonstrating a commitment to quality, reliability and the highest professional standards that are associated with obtaining certification, you will place your company in a league of its own. Becoming a certified mason contractor is evidence of your proven level of education, knowledge and experience in the masonry industry. As architects, specifiers and owners search for a certified contractor, your firm will stand out.

Additional Questions?

For more information regarding the Masonry Certification program, please contact the Mason Contractors Association of America at 800-536-2225 or visit us online at certification.masoncontractors.org.


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