Safety Resources and Courses
Safety Training for Employees:
One area of emphasis for the Natural Stone Institute Safety Committee is employee training. 75% of stone industry injuries come during the first year of employment. To access a sample training program for new employees, click here.
NOW AVAILABLE!
- Silica Exposure Control Plan for General Industry
- OSHA Inspection Planning Checklist
Natural Stone Institute Safety Websites:
Natural Stone Institute Silica Page
Natural Stone Institute Job Hazard Analysis Page
Natural Stone Institute New Employee Safety Syllabus
Natural Stone Institute Quarry Safety
Natural Stone Institute Canadian Safety Page
Natural Stone University 
(Over 100 Free Safety Courses)
Facility Safety Plan- Creating an Environment of Safety for Your Employees
Safe Slab Handling Bundle (Spanish)
Downloadable Modules: 
Health and Safety in the Stone Business (English/Spanish)
Health and Safety in the Stone Business (English/French)
OSHA Inspection Planning Checklist
Silicosis: An Industry Guide to Awareness and Prevention (English)
Silica Exposure Control Plan for General Industry
Natural Stone Institute Bookstore Resources
Books 
Natural Stone Institute Health and Safety Handbook
Posters 
Natural Stone Institute Safety Posters
Natural Stone Institute Safety Posters (Spanish)
Videos
Health and Safety in the Natural Stone Industry Video Collection
Natural Stone Installation: Best Practices for Safety and Success
Stone Facility Safety Videos (Spanish)
Safe Stone Slab Handling II (Spanish)
Basics of OSHA Compliance for the Natural Stone Industry
Basics of OSHA Compliance for the Natural Stone Industry (Spanish)
Natural Stone Institute Safety Committee
We would like to give a special thank you to all current and past Natural Stone Institute Safety Committee Members. Without their generous support of time and resources, many of these resources would not be available to the industry. To learn how to get involved with the Natural Stone Institute Safety Committee, email Mike Loflin.
Thank You to the Natural Stone Institute Safety Committee
