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Ensuring adequate support for concrete block masonry walls during construction

Concrete block masonry walls are common on construction sites throughout B.C. This bulletin examines the potential hazard of wall collapse without sufficient lateral support. It also discusses how owners, employers, and contractors can prevent masonry wall collapses.

Publication Date: Mar 2019 File type: PDF (1 MB) Asset type: Safety Bulletin Reference: WS 2019-02