1. Introduction to Masonry
Module

2. Discuss the history of masonry.
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Objectives
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to do the following:
Discuss the history of masonry.
Describe modern masonry materials and methods.
Explain career ladders and advancement possibilities in masonry work.
Describe the skills, attitudes, and abilities needed to work
as a mason.
State the safety precautions that must be practiced at a work site, including the following:
• Safety practices
• Fall-protection procedures
• Forklift-safety operations

3. 6. Perform the following basic bricklaying procedures:
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Objectives
6. Perform the following basic bricklaying procedures:
• Mixing of mortar
• Laying a mortar bed
• Laying bricks
7. Put on eye protection, respiratory protection, and a safety harness.
8. Use the correct procedures for fueling and starting a gasoline- powered tool.

4. Put on eye protection, respiratory protection, and a safety harness.
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Performance Tasks
Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to do the following:
Put on eye protection, respiratory protection, and a safety harness.
Demonstrate the ability to properly use a trowel to spread and furrow bed joints and butter head joints.

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Figure 2 - Herringbone Pattern

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Figure 3 - Radial Arch

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Figure 4 - Roman Arch

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Figure 5 - Standard Bricks

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Figure 6 - Common Bond Patterns

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Figure 7 - Special Brick Shapes

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Figure 8 - Masonry Units

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Figure 9 - Cavity Walls

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Figure 10 - Common Concrete Block

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Figure 11 - Parts Of a Block

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Figure 12 - Concrete Brick

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Figure 13 - Common Prefaced Concrete Units

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Figure 14 - Manhole and Vault Unit

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Table 1 - Mortar Composition

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Figure 17 - Types of Masonry Construction

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Figure 18 - Reinforced Walls

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Figure 22 - Mixing Mortar

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Figure 23 - Holding the Trowel

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Figure 25 - Picking Up Mortar From a Pan

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Figure 32 - Hidden Costs of Accidents

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Figure 33 - Dressed for Masonry Work

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Figure 34 - Crane Hazard on the Job

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Figure 35 - Emergency Hand Signals

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Figure 37 - Stacking Brick

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Figure 38 - Powder-Actuated Fastening Tool

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Table 2 - Powder Charge Color-Coding System

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Figure 39 - Proper and Improper Safety Harness Use

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Figure 41 - Full-Body Harness with Sliding Back D-rings

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Figure 50 - Forklift Operator’s Daily Checklist

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Figure 53 - Center of Gravity

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Figure 54 - Combined Center of Gravity