Zach Everett
Zach Everett is corporate safety director for Brazos Masonry, Inc. He has served as the Safety Committee Chairman for the Mason Contractors Association of America. He can be reached at 254-848-5830 or zeverett@brazosmasonry.com.
81 articles by Zach Everett:
Last chance to enter Safety Advantage Awards
Submissions for the 2019 MCAA Safety Advantage Awards, sponsored by Federated Insurance, are due June 30, 2019. This is your last chance to enter the awards. Full story
Heat Exhaustion and Sunstroke
Heat exhaustion is caused by the loss of body salt, and sunstroke occurs when the body mechanism is not able to keep the system cool. Full story
Forklift Operator Retraining
Refresher training shall be conducted to ensure that the operator has the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely. Full story
Scaffold Access
Getting to your work position on a scaffold may seem easy enough. Just climb the end frames or cross braces, right? WRONG! Full story
Safety Advantage Awards submissions due June 30
Submissions for the MCAA Safety Advantage Awards, sponsored by Federated Insurance, are due June 30, 2019. Full story
Cement/Concrete Safety
Getting cement dust or wet cement on your skin can cause burns, rashes, and other kinds of skin irritation. Lime, found in most cements, is often the cause. Full story
Welding and Cutting Safety Tips 2
Today's construction workers in welding and cutting must not only protect themselves from injury, but also must assume responsibility for their helpers and co-workers. Full story
Identifying Construction Hazards
The following examples are intended to remind workers of the typical construction hazards we see regularly with hopes that everyone will put safety first and correct hazards as they find them. Full story
Injury Management Flow Chart
Injuries are going to happen and we want to be ready when they do. An injury management flow chart will help minimize costs and worker pain. Full story
Accidents
Too often hazardous conditions come to our attention only after someone is hurt or seriously injured. Full story
Crane Safety Checklist
The following checklist may help you take steps to avoid hazards that cause injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Full story
Construction
Nearly 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites across the nation on any given day. Full story
Don’t Let Your Luck Run Out
Safety does not come naturally. It requires you to constantly ask questions and educate yourself. Full story
Enter the MCAA Safety Advantage Awards
Submissions are now open for the 2019 MCAA Safety Advantage Awards, sponsored by Federated Insurance Full story
Hand Protection Checklist
The following checklist may help you take steps to avoid hazards that cause injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Full story
More Information on Scaffold Inspection
Scaffolding must be erected on firm footing capable of carrying the maximum intended load. Boxes, barrels, loose concrete blocks or brick must not be used to support the structure. Full story
Scaffolding Safety
Scaffolds are used every day in construction, providing a place to work from, and used in con-junction with other scaffolds, they become support structures or platforms to store material. Full story
Common Sense and Accident Prevention
You can do a quality job without rushing. This is just common sense - something smart workers use! Full story
Report of the MCAA Safety Committee
The report of the MCAA Safety Committee presented at the 2019 MCAA Convention in Las Vegas. Full story
Forklift Operator Responsibility
Make sure you are aware of your surroundings, blowing your horn and doing the things needed to ensure your coworkers go home safe. Full story
