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Safety protocol for slab handling

Learn the proper measures needed to be taken when loading and unloading slabs in various situations on and off the jobsite
March 26, 2021
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Safety should always be at the forefront when moving slabs around a warehouse, fabrication shop or on the jobsite. Whether transporting the large, heavy pieces of stone or quartz manually or with a forklift or crane, following safety procedures is a must.


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Stone material handling equipment

March 12, 2020
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Safety should always be at the forefront – whether in the fabrication shop or on the jobsite. Manufacturers continue to develop products that not only make handling slabs and other large stone pieces safer, but also help to increase production and installation efficiency.


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Placing safety at the forefront

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Jennifer Richinelli
March 2, 2020
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We can never talk too much about shop safety and the proper procedures that are necessary for handling slabs. Unfortunately, from time to time, we hear about a tragic fatality that most likely could have been prevented if more attention was paid to the handling process. Because safety should be considered with the upmost importance, Stone World makes it a focal point once a year. But for those working with slabs, safety should be a daily reminder.


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Caesarstone introduces masters of stone

February 13, 2020
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Caesarstone, one of the world’s foremost manufacturer of quartz surfaces is proud to lead the safety standard for the industry with the launch of MASTERS OF STONE. The extensive program was created for fabricators and their employees and it focuses on issues of health and safety in the workplace with a special emphasis on creating a space free of the dangers of potentially hazardous Respirable Crystalline Silica dust, the root cause of Silicosis.


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Toolbox Talks for Quarriers Available in Natural Stone University

November 25, 2019
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The Natural Stone Institute, in coordination with the National Building Granite Quarries Association (NBGQA), has added three toolbox talks for quarriers to the Natural Stone University.


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Resources Available for Silicosis Prevention and Safe Slab Handling

October 16, 2019
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The Natural Stone Institute has many resources available online to help combat the threat of silicosis and ensure safe slab handling. All safety resources are available free of charge courtesy of the Natural Stone Institute Safety Committee.


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OSHA Safety Week

U.S. Department of Labor Kicks Off Safe + Sound Week on August 12

July 29, 2019
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The week-long event encourages employers to implement workplace safety initiatives, and highlight workers’ contributions to improving safety.
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The Natural Stone Institute Offers Webinar on the ROI of Safety

September 17, 2018
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Gus Majarro of Stone Source will present a webinar on the ROI of Safety: A Case Study of DPMO in the Stone Industry on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 2 to 3 p.m. (EST). The complimentary webinar is being offered by the Natural Stone Institute.


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Natural Stone Institute Releases Quarrier Toolbox Talks

August 15, 2018
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Quarries Association (NBGQA), has produced a new series of safety training resources specific to the quarrier segment of the natural stone industry. These resources are now available free of charge in the Natural Stone University.


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