As a safety professional who has specialized largely in masonry safety since the late 1980s, I’ve grown to think that I know a great deal about keeping masonry workers safe. That being said, I must admit that my colleagues and I know more about complianc

The look of confusion and utter loss on people’s faces when I tell them that I’m a safety inspector for a masonry company is often hilarious.

Enhancing Jobsite Safety Through 'COPS' - Continuous Oversight and Proactive Systems

Premium PPE: Worth the Investment?

Lightweight Concrete Masonry Units: A Healthy Win for Resilient, Sustainable and Carbon Neutral Building Practices

Ensuring Workplace Safety: Safety Audits

Improve Safe Working Practices

Selecting and Specifying Personal Protective Equipment

Critical Root-Cause Analysis (Part Two)

Critical Root-Cause Analysis (Part One)

Personal Protective Equipment on the Job

Bonding with Masonry

Contractor Q&A: Safety Training and Education

2019 Year in Review

If you are unsure how to perform a task, ask your supervisor. Don't guess. Make sure you know in advance the correct, safe way to do it.