California Stone Summit: Stone Industry Safety Town Hall
Date: October 9, 2025
Time: 8:30am-3:00pm
Location: MSI
7130 Miramar Rd
Ste 200
San Diego, CA 92121
Speaker: Jeff “Corky” Courtright, Planet Granite and Mark Meriaux, Natural Stone Institute
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Join us for the Stone Industry Safety Town Hall, a crucial gathering focused on enhancing workplace safety standards. Engage in discussions about best practices, regulatory updates, and risk management strategies. Share insights, learn from experts, and collaborate to create a safer environment for everyone in the stone fabrication community. Your safety matters!
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss recent changes in safety regulations affecting the stone industry and how to ensure compliance.
- Share insights on proper equipment handling, maintenance, and safety protocols to minimize accidents.
- Engage in identifying common hazards in stone fabrication and strategies for effective risk management.
- Explore the importance of ongoing safety training and how to implement effective training sessions for staff.
- Discuss strategies for fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes safety and encourages open communication about concerns.
Natural Stone vs. Manmade Materials Speaker: Mark Meriaux, Natural Stone Institute
Date: Wednesday, October 8
Time: 4:30pm-7:30pm
Speaker: Mark Meriaux, Natural Stone Institute
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Natural stone has been the premier building material of choice throughout history, thanks to its durability and timeless aesthetic. Inherently beautiful and versatile, it’s no wonder that manmade materials aim to replicate its attributes, appearance and ultimately its desirability.
This course will compare the versatility, performance characteristics, and green building considerations for both natural stone and manmade materials. Understanding these key points will prepare you with knowledge for design concepts, applications, education for the consumer.
Drinks and appetizers will be provided. A tour will follow the presentation. Earn 2 CEU Credits:
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