OBERLIN, OH -- The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) announced the newly updated Silica & Slab Safety Certificate. This online certificate consists of 17 courses focused on preventing silicosis, safe slab handling and creating a safety program.

The updated certificate can be completed in four to six hours. The certificate includes videos, course readings and tests. Videos have been close-captioned and subtitles are available in many different languages, including Spanish, Portuguese and French. "This certificate is very well done,” said Christine List, human resources manager at Stone Central NY. “I’ve taken all the courses and tests, and our organization is now incorporating the certificate into our training plan to help keep our employees safe."