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).

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.

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.