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Silicosis Part III: Resources, Options and Guidance for Fabricators

An industry leader sat down with a legal expert to ask pertinent questions regarding silica safety and what it means for fabricators

Paul Max Le Pera

December 3, 2024

An attorney shares valuable insight for fabricators, as well as distributors and manufacturers, on how to navigate through the precarious silicosis waters we wade in today.

Natural Stone Institute and Coldspring Present Quarry Safety Webinar

June 12, 2024

NAQAG chair Reid Kubesh of Coldspring and Jim Hieb, Natural Stone Institute CEO, will present a webinar on quarry safety on Thursday, June 13, 2024 (ET).

Fabricators sitting at Stone Industry Education event at Architectural Surfaces' Denver facility

Denver Stone Summit Unites Fabricators

Fabricators discuss best business practices and shop safety at the Stone Industry Education event hosted by Architectural Surfaces in Denver, CO

Jennifer Richinelli

June 10, 2024

Best business practices and shop safety were top conversations had during the Stone Industry Education event hosted by Architectural Surfaces in Denver, CO.

What to Know about the State of the Stone Industry

A panel discussion, given by the Natural Stone Institute Board of Directors, updated industry members on several main issues on the top of mind today

Jennifer Richinelli

April 28, 2023

The Natural Stone Institute Board of Directors presented a panel discussion on the State of the Stone Industry during Coverings, which took place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, from April 18 to 21, 2023.

Shop Safety

You Can Afford Safety in Your Fabrication Shop

Learn from an industry expert about the true costs/benefits of a safety program in a stone fabrication facility and how the advantages are far reaching

Jim Urban

March 13, 2023

Learn how to implement a safety program in a stone fabrication shop.

OSHA Inspections and Safety with Jeff Courtright

Jeff Courtright, safety coordinator for Planet Granite, discusses safety for employees as well as the biggest issues OSHA finds during an inspection.

Jason Kamery

January 1, 2022

Jeff Courtright, safety coordinator for Planet Granite, discusses safety for employees as well as the biggest issues OSHA finds during an inspection.

The importance of water and dust filtration systems

With strict OSHA regulations and the overall philosophy of a green environment, the use of water filtration and dust collection systems has become a necessity for fabricators

Brian Gambrell

August 17, 2020

Water filtration and clarification systems have become so critically important for fabricators like never before. OSHA regulations and monitoring of sludge has increased exponentially over the last several years to keep the sludge out of the water drains.

Stone Industry Perspective: Resources for preventing silicosis

James Hieb

February 18, 2020

The threat of silica exposure is not a new story. However, these reports are a strong reminder that stone companies must be diligent about reducing the risks to workers. The Natural Stone Institute recommends the following.

harmful silica particles floating in the air

Getting serious about silica in the shop

August 12, 2019

OSHA and NIOSH have identified exposure to silica as a health hazard to workers involved in finishing and installing natural and manufactured stone countertop products, both in fabrication shops and during in-home finishing/installation.