Masonry JHA: hazards, controls and PPE.
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| Hazards · Masonry |
|---|
| Wall collapse in wind before it's braced |
| Falls from scaffold |
| Silica dust cutting block and brick |
| Back strain |
Controls
- Limited access zone: wall height plus 4 ft, the whole length of the wall.
- Brace walls over 8 ft until permanent support is in.
- Masonry saw with water (Table 1).
- Scaffold inspected each shift; fall protection over 10 ft.
All 5 hazards and 6 controls → · 29 CFR 1926.706
Toolbox talk: Masonry walls: limited access zone and bracing
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site and have the competent person sign it.
Hazards
- Wall collapse in wind before it's braced
- Falls from scaffold
- Silica dust cutting block and brick
- Back strain
- Mortar burns
Controls
- Limited access zone: wall height plus 4 ft, the whole length of the wall.
- Brace walls over 8 ft until permanent support is in.
- Masonry saw with water (Table 1).
- Scaffold inspected each shift; fall protection over 10 ft.
- Don't overload planks with block and mortar.
- Stop for wind over the brace design limit.
PPE
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses
- Work gloves
- Steel-toe boots
- Respirator when Table 1 calls for it
OSHA rules
29 CFR 1926.706 · 29 CFR 1926.1153 · 29 CFR 1926.451
Toolbox talk: Masonry walls: limited access zone and bracing
- Limited access zone: wall height plus 4 ft, the full length of the wall.
- Only the masons building it go inside the zone.
- Brace walls over 8 ft until the permanent support is in.
- High wind: get out of the zone.
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Questions crews ask
What are the hazards of masonry?
Wall collapse in wind before it's braced. Falls from scaffold. Silica dust cutting block and brick. Back strain. Mortar burns.
What controls go in a masonry JHA?
Limited access zone: wall height plus 4 ft, the whole length of the wall. Brace walls over 8 ft until permanent support is in. Masonry saw with water (Table 1). Scaffold inspected each shift; fall protection over 10 ft. Don't overload planks with block and mortar.
What PPE is needed for masonry?
Hard hat, Safety glasses, Work gloves, Steel-toe boots, Respirator when Table 1 calls for it. Add what your site and the task's SDS call for.
Which OSHA rules cover masonry?
29 CFR 1926.706; 29 CFR 1926.1153; 29 CFR 1926.451.
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