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NSI to Hold Silica & Slab Safety Certification at TISE 2024

December 5, 2023

The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) presents its new Silica & Slab Safety Certificate in a live training session held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center during The International Surface Event (TISE).

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.

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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.

Silica Exposure Control Plan Released by the Natural Stone Institute

December 14, 2017

The Natural Stone Institute has completed a written Silica Exposure Control Plan (ECP) specifically for stone cutters and fabricators.

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OSHA Updates Silica Compliance Timeline

September 25, 2017

The U.S. Department of Labor recently released modified roll out dates for the new silica rule.

Silicosis Training Resource Added to Natural Stone University

August 24, 2017

A new silicosis training resource has been added to MIA+BSI’s the Natural Stone University.

OSHAâs proposal for a new silica standard

How OSHA is failing the U.S. stone industry

OSHA’s recent proposal to increase regulations on silica is the latest example of the organization’s lack of understanding of the stone fabrication industry

Michael Reis

October 1, 2013

As an industry trade magazine, I believe that one of the most important things that Stone World can do to benefit the trade is to promote workplace safety.

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