The Concrete & Masonry Safety course introduces workers to the fundamental safety practices required during concrete and masonry construction activities. These environments involve heavy materials, specialized tools, and structural processes that present a range of hazards. This training helps learners understand key safety requirements and apply safe work habits that reduce risks on construction sites.

The course highlights essential standards for concrete and masonry operations, outlines best practices for handling tools and equipment, and explains the unique safety considerations for cast-in-place concrete, precast systems, lift slab operations, and masonry construction. It provides a practical foundation for workers who need to maintain safe procedures in fast-paced and potentially hazardous environments.

Concrete and masonry construction work involves reinforcing steel, formwork systems, heavy loads, and lifting operations—all of which must be managed carefully to prevent failures, injuries, and structural incidents. Understanding regulatory requirements, equipment limitations, and safe work sequences helps workers operate confidently and responsibly. This course gives participants the essential knowledge needed to recognize hazards and follow safe practices throughout the construction process.

General Requirements of Concrete and Masonry Standards

• Review key PSHA requirements for concrete and masonry construction
• Understand responsibilities related to planning and site safety

Special Requirements for Tools and Equipment

• Identify safe practices for using concrete and masonry tools
• Understand equipment limitations, inspections, and protective measures

Cast-In-Place Concrete

• Learn safe procedures for formwork, placement, and curing
• Understand load-bearing considerations and failure prevention

Pre-Cast Concrete

• Review hazard controls for lifting, placing, and securing precast elements
• Understand rigging, bracing, and installation safety measures

Lift Slab Operations

• Explore safety requirements for lifting, jacking, and securing slabs
• Recognize hazards associated with tensioning and lifting equipment

Masonry Construction

• Identify safe practices for building masonry structures
• Understand scaffold, lifting, and material-handling considerations

This online concrete and masonry safety course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Learners may start, pause, and resume the program at their convenience.

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the course. Participants may take the training up to three additional times if the required mark is not achieved. Knowledge checks throughout the course reinforce key concepts and support learning retention.

Upon successful completion, learners can download and print a digital certificate of completion.