Objectives

Learning Objective 1 – Identify the proper personal protective equip- ment and safety precautions related to elevated masonry.

• Describe safety precautions related to an elevated work area.
• Discuss fall protection related to elevated work areas.

Learning Objective 2 – Describe how to properly brace a wall.

• Describe how to properly brace a concrete masonry wall for wind.
• Describe how to properly brace a wall for backfill.

Learning Objective 3 – Describe elevated masonry systems.

• List the construction sequence for elevated masonry systems.
• Describe how elevated masonry systems are designed.
• Identify common exterior walls used for elevated masonry systems.
• Identify common interior walls used for elevated masonry systems.

Learning Objective 4 – Describe how to properly handle materials at elevations.

• Explain safety precautions to be observed when working around cranes.
• Explain safety precautions to be observed when working around materials hoists.
• Explain safety precautions to be observed when moving and stocking materials.
• Explain safety precautions to be observed when working at elevated workstations.
• Explain how disposal chutes and waste bins are used when working from elevated workstations.

Performance Tasks

Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 2) – Properly brace a wall.

Performance Task 2 (Learning Objective 4) – Demonstrate hand signals used for lifting materials.