December 21, 2009 11:00 AM CST

OSHA Glove Rule

By Jeff Buczkiewicz

MCAA has received word from OSHA that a ruling and letter will be issued in the upcoming year regarding our request to repeal the glove requirement for masons. We have been told that the repeal will allow for contractors to decide if gloves are necessary on the job site. Contractors would not be cited for this issue under the proposed change.

As soon as the ruling has been made official and the MCAA receives the letter, members will be notified and the OSHA letter will be forwarded to all.

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About the Author

Jeff Buczkiewicz is the President and CEO of the Mason Contractors Association of America. Jeff has worked in the masonry industry for several years as the Executive Vice President of the Building Stone Institute and the Director of Marketing and Membership for the Mason Contractors Association of America. Jeff has also served as Secretary on the Board of the Natural Stone Council and is a former Board Member of the StonExpo Federation.