Introduction to Masonry

An apprentice must complete a training program that is three years in length and provides classroom instruction of at least _____.

432 hours

The abbreviation OSHA stands for _____.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

The most suitable gloves for masonry work are made of _____.

latex or synthetic rubber

If you observe co-workers acting in an unsafe manner and they do not stop after you warn them, you should _____.

move as far away from them as possible

Brick dimensions that include the thickness of the mortar joint are _____.

nominal sizes

Most masonry work is done _____.

outside

A mason who dresses appropriately and neatly and keeps tools well-maintained exhibits the quality of _____.

pride

The plan of action of what activities and projects a SkillsUSA chapter will undertake during a school year is called the _____.

program of work

A mason who completes assigned tasks safely and without supervision exhibits the quality of _____.

responsibility

Mortar is a mixture of water, portland cement, lime, and _____.

sand

The loadbearing strength, rigidity, and wind resistance of a concrete block wall is increased by using _____.

steel reinforcing rods combined with grout

The lead person on a large job usually has the title of _____.

superintendent

A worker who carries masonry materials, tools, and mortar and gets things for the mason is classified as a(n) _____.

tender

In an apprentice program, an individual's first six months is considered a(n) _____.

trial period

To manually mix mortar, use a _____.

hoe

Flagstone used for paving or floors is typically cut into flat slabs with a maximum thickness of _____.

2 inches

In its history, SkillsUSA has served more than _____.

10.5 million members

The national organization serving teachers and students preparing for careers in technical, skilled, and service occupations is _____.

SkillsUSA