Best business practices and shop safety were top conversations had during the Stone Industry Education event hosted by Architectural Surfaces in Denver, CO.
Effortlessly transport entire jobs to the worksite with Groves Heavy-Duty TR6K Transport Rack. This versatile workhorse can support up to 6,000 lbs. (3,000 lbs. per side) and is fork-liftable.
For those of us who sell stone, we know it's a big deal to safely handle and store materials, because the products we work with every day are heavy and dangerous. That’s why the safety of workers and visitors should always be the top priority.
Stories of stone accidents and injuries go back generations. It is common to meet people that work in the stone business who have a story to tell. Stories of their mishaps and close calls provide a glimpse into their world.
Learn the proper measures needed to be taken when loading and unloading slabs in various situations on and off the jobsite
March 26, 2021
Safety should always be at the forefront when moving slabs around a warehouse, fabrication shop or on the jobsite. Whether transporting the large, heavy pieces of stone or quartz manually or with a forklift or crane, following safety procedures is a must.
Safety should always be at the forefront – whether in the fabrication shop or on the jobsite. Manufacturers continue to develop products that not only make handling slabs and other large stone pieces safer, but also help to increase production and installation efficiency.
We can never talk too much about shop safety and the proper procedures that are necessary for handling slabs. Unfortunately, from time to time, we hear about a tragic fatality that most likely could have been prevented if more attention was paid to the handling process. Because safety should be considered with the upmost importance, Stone World makes it a focal point once a year. But for those working with slabs, safety should be a daily reminder.