New safety video produced by Marble Institute of America
The new video, “Silicosis: Incurable but Preventable,” will reach the entire natural stone industry in the U.S. More than 11,000 natural stone fabricators and distributors will receive the training video via an insert in the February 2008 issue of Stone World magazine. This industry-wide distribution effort is being made possible by a generous grant from the Natural Stone Council. The video expands on a recent Stone News Channel feature that addressed reducing silica exposure through work practices by employers and employees. DuPont Surfaces has also agreed to fund two translations (French and Spanish) when the initial video is completed.
“Silicosis is extremely serious,” said Paula Perry of Water Treatment Technologies. “Lung damage is usually permanent, frequently disabling and may lead to death. While there is no cure for silicosis, it can be prevented. Proper work processes are vital to the safety and health of everyone in the natural stone industry.”