W06 Lesson Plan - Safety Meeting-Concrete and Masonry

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W06 Safety Meeting Topic: Concrete and Masonry

Meeting Attendees: Erick Carlos Romero Amaro, Henry Vladimir Gutierrez Choque.

Safety Meeting: Concrete and Masonry

1. Overview:

This material is structured with the purpose of helping the safety and good health of the
contractor, as well as the worker, who works with concrete and in masonry processes, based
on the OSHA standard regulation 29 CFR 1926 Subpart Q, corresponding to the safety
regulation and health in construction, which allows the identification of possible risks for those
who carry out the mentioned works, preparing the concrete either with simple or reinforced
concrete, coming to understand the repercussions on health due to handling, direct or indirect
contact with the material and the chemical processes that are produced. Likewise, the present
material based on OSHA exposes the risks to which anyone who could use or manipulate the
different types of elements used for masonry, being worked with or without mortar inside a
building according to what is projected, is subjected, considering the correct handling of the
material in the construction, transfer and storage.

2. Objectives:

This material has the following objectives:

• Develop a training plan for companies and workers in the specific areas of the use of
concrete and masonry.
• Consider the following as topics to be taught: mechanical, physical and chemical
characteristics of materials, technical standards of construction processes to be
considered by workers, risk situations with concrete and masonry, prevention behavior
in processes, use of PPE suitable for said work or procedure.
• Teach the types of protection for each type of risk, with immediate or long-term
execution.
• Present the training plan for a time of 30 minutes of instruction, considering the
participation of the attendees.
• Make sure of the correct understanding of the processes by means of a brief
evaluation of the exposed subjects, either written or verbal.

3. Introduction:

Concrete and masonry work is one of the most continuous jobs within a construction site,
which is why many contractors and workers ignore basic safety procedures on site, considering
that concrete and masonry work not only includes the care of construction processes, but also
care in contact with the mechanical, physical and chemical changes that occur when working
with them. More and more workers are affected by the traction effects of the concrete that
expands horizontally due to the weight it acquires when it reaches its bearing capacity,
dismantling poorly made formwork, being able to abruptly hit the workers, as well as the
emission of gases when the concrete starts to set, it represents a health risk. On the other
hand, masonry works are subject to working with different types of brick or rock that are
considered in the walls to be worked on, since they differ in weight, shapes and
maneuverability. Rocks often have sharp surfaces that, if not handled safely, can cause blows
or cuts to the skin. It should also be considered that technically correct construction processes
play an important role, since for each stage of construction there are technical standards to
prevent a wall from collapsing, either in its process or in the resistance it must have. It is worth
mentioning that in these two types of work it is necessary to use safety implements that help
reduce risk situations.

4. Activities, discussion or interaction of the participants:

As part of the exhibition, a video of the Portland Cement Association will be displayed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKB0rubmlDA

5. Visual aid materials:

Slides with PowerPoint images will be used to help with the presentation.

6. Evaluation:

To ensure learning, a brief survey will be recorded, taking a few minutes to ask and answer
questions.

7. References:

OSHA 1926 Subpart Q /1926.701: General requirements

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.701

OSHA 1926 Subpart Q /1926.702: Requirements for equipment and tools

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.702

OSHA 1926 Subpart Q /1926.704: Requirement for precast concrete

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.704

OSHA 1926 Subpart Q /1926.706: Requirements for masonry construction

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.706

Civilengineering: Properties of Building Materials & their importance

https://civilengineeringnotes.com/properties-of-building-materials/

Civilengineering: Different types of grades of concrete

https://civilengineeringnotes.com/grades-of-concrete/

Safe at work California/ Safety meeting: Concrete and Cement

https://content.statefundca.com/safety/safetymeeting/SafetyMeetingArticle.aspx?
ArticleID=287

https://www.safeatworkca.com/es/safety-articles/trabajando-con-seguridad-al-usar-concreto-
y-cemento/

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