Title: Perform basic concrete and masonry maintenance.
Course: Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Systems Management (18549) > Section: Planning, Constructing, and Maintaining Facilities and Equipment

Performance should include one or more of the following:

- passing all required safety exams with 100 percent accuracy for lab/site safety and on the use of tools, machinery, and equipment specific to masonry and concrete procedures
- using required PPE
  - eye protection
  - respirator
  - hard hat
  - gloves
  - safety harness
  - hearing protection
  - safety shoes
- identifying emergency situations requiring first-aid procedures in dealing with
  - bodily fluids
  - electrical injuries
  - chemical injuries
  - eye injuries
  - falls
  - burns
- adhering to safety requirements for masonry, concrete, carpentry and woodworking operations
- maintaining a safe working environment (i.e., keeping work areas clear of clutter, identifying electrical hazards, using ground-fault interrupters and cords, shock risks, working near damp and wet environments)
- using proper lifting techniques
  - lifting with the legs
  - keeping back straight
  - holding the load close to the body
  - getting assistance when necessary
- rotating tasks and taking breaks
- identifying the types of fires and the methods used to extinguish them
- describing safe laddering techniques
- describing safe scaffolding techniques
- inspecting tools,
- identifying the components of the machinery (e.g., guards, blades, moving parts, start/stop switches)
- identifying standard safety procedures (i.e., shop practices and manufacturer recommendations)
- observing a demonstration of the safe operation and use of each piece of machinery in the lab
- inspecting tools, machinery, and equipment for damage or wear and tear prior to use
- identifying tool defects
- keeping cutting equipment sharp
- using power tools that are safe for wet environments when applicable
- ensuring guards are in place on electrical tools, machinery, and equipment
- prohibiting operation of vehicles or using tools, machinery, or equipment while medicated or intoxicated
- establishing barricades around work areas
- ensuring adequate lighting
- adhering to emergency response plans
- reporting personal injuries and environmental and equipment safety violations to the appropriate authority
- explaining the importance of code compliance in the masonry and concrete industries
- calculating cubic yards of material (e.g., stone, concrete, rebar) needed for a project
- using tools to mix, spread, and finish concrete surfaces
- mixing and pouring concrete into forms, such as
  - stepping-stones
  - mailboxes
  - signs
  - sidewalks
- repairing masonry work
- using retaining walls.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the purpose of the concrete form?
- What determines the proportions of the materials used to mix concrete?
- How is concrete and masonry maintenance affected by temperature? By humidity?