Introducing the Silica & Slab Safety Certificate: A Resource for Employee Safety Training
The Natural Stone Institute has announced a newly updated Silica & Slab Safety Certificate. This online certificate consists of seventeen courses focused on preventing silicosis, safe slab handling and creating a safety program. The updated ...
Department of Labor Announces Enforcement, Compliance Initiative To Protect Workers from Silica Exposure in Engineered Stone Fabrication
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched a new initiative focused on enhancing enforcement and providing compliance assistance to protect workers in the engineered stone fabrication and installation industries. ...
United States Occupational Health Market Report 2023: A $1.49 Billion Industry by 2028
According to the “US Occupational Health Market Forecast to 2028 – COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Offerings, Category, Employee Type, Site Location, and Type” by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the US occupational health market size is expected to ...
Lapitec: The Completely “Silica-Free” Sintered Stone
While some countries still allow certain amounts, others – such as the United States and Australia – have already introduced strict regulations prohibiting the use of crystalline silica in all materials, making this one of ...