Masonry Magazine January 2009 Page. 50

Words: Chris Bupp, Jeremy Douglas
Masonry Magazine January 2009 Page. 50

Masonry Magazine January 2009 Page. 50
Industry News

ASSE South Carolina Chapter Warns Against Safety Cuts

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) South Carolina Chapter cautions employers against cutting back on workplace safety in time of economic difficulty. The chapter encourages that they explore creative ways of generating temporary and long-term savings in safety and training expenses, while still ensuring that the safety needs of employees and safety regulations are met.

During economic downturns, employers seeking to cut expenses may target variable operating costs such as travel, training and safety. According to the ASSE South Carolina Chapter, although some safety expenses can be delayed or deferred, some safety expenses are critical. IMAS

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Index to Advertisers

ADVANTAGE LUMBER
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AIRPLACO EQUIPMENT
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AMERISAFE
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CONSTRUCTION THE PRODUCTS
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CONTINENTIAL CAST STONE
800.989.STON (7866)
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CRANK UP SCAFFOLDING
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DANISH TOOL SHOP
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EXAKTIME
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EZ GROUT/GROUT HOG
800.417.9272
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EZ SCAFFOLD CORPORATION
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FOUNDATION SOFTWARE
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FRACO PRODUCTS, LTD.
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GLASS BLOCKS UNLIMITED
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GROUT GRUNT
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HUSQVARNA CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
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HYDRO-MOBILE
888.484.9376
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KENNISON FOREST PRODUCTS
888.697.5585
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MCAA
800.536.2225
www.masencontractors.org

MCCAUSEY LUMBER
800.365.9663
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MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STIL
800.447.2429
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MORTAR NET USA
800.664.6638
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NON-STOP SCAFFOLDING
800.845.0845
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PINE KALL BRICK COMPANY, INC.
800.334.8689
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QUIKPOINT, INC.
800.368.2292
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THE QUIKRETE COMPANIES
800.282.5828
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RAMSNAP
888.572.6762
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SLIP INDUSTRIES
800.722.8339
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SPEC MIX, INC.
888.773.2649
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TRADESMEN'S SOFTWARE
800.494.6922
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TRow & HOLDEN
800.451.4349
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