Louisiana Stone Summit – February 13, 2025
Silica and Slab Safety Certificate
Earn the Natural Stone Institute’s new Silica & Slab Safety Certificate in this live training session. Learn the key components of a stone fabrication safety program and gain insights into safe slab handling and reducing exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS). Get the tools you need to improve workplace safety, maintain OSHA compliance, and train your employees to ensure a safe and secure work environment for your entire team. Content made possible by the Natural Stone Foundation.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key components to create an overall safety program.
- Gain insights into safe slab handling and reducing exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS).
- Discuss best practices for reducing RCS exposure through PPE, testing, engineering controls, and housekeeping.
- Gain access to tools, documents, and additional resources that will help build your comprehensive safety program.
Venue & Location
Triton Stone Corp
6131 River Rd
Harahan, LA 70123
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Instructor
Mark Meriaux
Natural Stone Institute
Registration Fee
Earn two free registrations
Non-Natural Stone Institute member companies who join prior to the seminar can send two employees free of charge (a $198 value). For more information about membership, go to www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/whyjoin or call 440.250.9222 and ask for the NSI membership team.
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Target Audience
Stone fabrication industry professionals, including business owners, marketing experts, and those eager to expand their businesses, connect with suppliers, and glean invaluable 'best practices' for successful operations.
Take advantage of this special workshop the day before the stone summit!
Wine & Stone
February 12, 2025
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Separate registration required for CEU course
Mark Meriaux
Natural Stone Institute
Red or white, sweet or dry? The Wine & Stone presentation was developed as a unique way to show attendees what factors make stone hard or soft, veined or patterned, etc. For example, nutritionally restricted limestone soil gives more acidity to the wines grown there. Mineral composition also comes into play when talking about the characteristics of stone. Marbles are composed primarily of calcium carbonate which makes them less resistant to chemicals such as acids and bases. Find out more interesting facts that determine the characteristics of wine & stone!
Learning Objectives:
- Find out how formation and mineral composition affect the characteristics of natural stone as a building material.
- Compare and contrast similar types of stone.
- Learn how to create appeal for natural stone by telling the interesting stories about how and why they look and perform differently than each other.
- Learn how climate and soil factors affect the flavor and acidity of wine.
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