Masonry Magazine August 2011 Page. 48
INDUSTRY NEWS
When the height of a work area is at a height of four feet or more, the worker is at risk and needs to be protected. Generally, fall protection must be provided at four feet in general industry, five feet in the maritime industry and six feet in construction. Regardless of the distance, fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous equipment and machinery.
To help companies stay compliant with OSHA and protect workers from fall-related accidents, MANCOMM has released "Fall Protection: Complete OSHA Regulations," an updated version of a book they first published in 2006. Mangan notes that OSHA named Fall Protection as No. 2 on their list of the top 10 violated OSHA standards in 2010, with 6,771 violations.
"When the book was first released in 2006, Fall Protection was No. 2 on the list with 5,746 violations," he says. "It dropped to No. 3 in 2007 and it is clear that greater vigilance is needed to make this chronic occupational hazard leave the list altogether. The current fall-protection compliance directives will help to reduce the number of fall-related injuries and deaths substantially." Mangan adds that MANCOMM also has released a fall protection training guide, "Subpart M: Fall Protection (1926.500)," which can be used to instruct construction industry trainees.
For more information, visit Mancomm.com/Fall-Protection.aspx.
LATICRETE RAK Qualifies for ISO 9001 Certificate of Registration
LATICRETE RAK Co. LLC, of the UAE, has been certified to ISO 9001 by QMI SAI Global. ISO 9001 is an international quality standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), a worldwide federation of national standards bodies representing some 130 countries. QMI SAI Global, which issued its first quality assurance certificate in 1983, is North America's first management systems registrar. Staffed with some of the most knowledgeable and experienced auditors anywhere, many are involved in the development and ongoing evolution of the ISO 9000 family of standards.
For nearly three decades in the Middle East, LATICRETE has been introducing and implementing modern technological methods that have been improving constantly procedures for the installation of tile and stone in the region. As part of the company's continued commitment to this area of the globe, LATICRETE set up a local production unit in joint venture with RAK Ceramics, called LATICRETE RAK CO., in May 2003. From this regional base, LATICRETE RAK serves the entire network of countries throughout the Middle East & Africa.
Indiana Cut Stone 2011 Masonry Contractors Event
Indiana Cut Stone has opened both attendee and exhibitor registration for the 2011 Masonry Contractors Workshop, to be held on Oct. 5 and 6, 2011, on the grounds of Indiana Cut Stone. This event has the full support of the Indiana Limestone Institute, as well as cooperation with the Indiana Limestone Co. The Masonry Contractors Workshop is a two-day event, designed specifically for masonry contractors who want to learn more about Indiana Limestone and participate in approved courses available for Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) certification credits. This training will enable mason contractors to learn more about working with Indiana Limestone.
Training for architects who want to learn more about Indiana Limestone also will be available. The Indiana Limestone Overview, "Created by Nature, Crafted by Man," is eligible for American Institute of Architects (AIA) continuing education learning units. This training will be hosted by the Indiana Limestone Co. The length of this course is 1 Hour (1 Credit) and will be held on Oct. 5, 2011, at 3 pum. EST at the Indiana Limestone Co.'s main office.