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Join the MCAA now through the end of July and receive a free safety package including MCAA's Safety Software, Masonry Wallbracing Design Handbook, Standard Practice for Bracing Masonry Walls, and MCAA's Rough Terrain Forklift Manual Part 1 and Part 2!
OSHA and MCAA work together to provide MCAA's members with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect employees' health and safety, particularly in reducing and preventing exposure to wall bracing, fall protection, scaffolding, and forklift safety hazards.

Members have online access to OSHA, safety library, business resources, and more. Plus, members have access to technical support and assistance provided by MCAA - a valuable resource that can save members time and money.

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This is just one of the valuable benefits of becoming a member of the MCAA. Discover them all by calling 800-536-2225 or visiting www.masoncontractors.org.

Join the MCAA now through the end of July and receive a free safety package including MCAA's Safety Software, Masonry Wallbracing Design Handbook, Standard Practice for Bracing Masonry Walls, and MCAA's Rough Terrain Forklift Manual Part 1 and Part 2!

Join online, download an application or call 800-536-2225 today to become a member.
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