OSHA Concrete and Masonry Awareness Training

The OSHA Concrete and Masonry Awareness Training course provides essential knowledge for workers, supervisors, and safety personnel involved in concrete work, masonry construction, and related jobsite tasks. This training helps participants recognize and prevent common hazards associated with cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete, reinforcing steel, formwork, and masonry wall construction. This training is based on Federal OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1926, Subpart Q and incorporates hazard‑recognition and control guidance consistent with research and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control as well as the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Learners are introduced to crucial safety practices that reduce risks such as premature formwork removal, unstable masonry bracing, unsafe precast panel support, and injuries from exposed rebar. The course also explains health risks tied to concrete materials, including skin hazards, eye hazards, and inhalation hazards, along with the appropriate control measures to prevent them.

Who Needs This OSHA Concrete and Masonry Awareness Training?

• Construction Workers – involved in concrete pouring, masonry, or precast panel installation.
• Formwork Carpenters – responsible for building, supporting, or removing concrete formwork.
• Masonry Laborers – working with brick, block, or stone walls requiring proper bracing and safety practices.
• Precast Concrete Installers – handling and securing precast panels on-site.
• Lift-Slab Operators and Laborers – involved in lift-slab construction or placement activities.
• Jobsite Supervisors and Crew Leads – overseeing concrete and masonry operations and ensuring compliance with safety practices.
• Health and Safety Personnel – tasked with identifying hazards and enforcing protective measures in concrete and masonry work areas.
• General Contractors – responsible for planning, managing, and ensuring safety on construction sites with concrete or masonry tasks.
• Equipment Operators – handling tools and machinery used in concrete and masonry operations.