Quarry Silica Safety Update Webinar
Date: Thursday, June 13
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm ET
Speaker:
Reid Kubesh, Coldspring
Jim Hieb, NSI
NSI has been leading several efforts to address the impact of silica on the natural stone industry.
Quarrier members are encouraged to join a discussion to learn how MSHA and OSHA silica safety regulations are impacting quarriers and dimension stone fabricators. This session will address the following:
- Impact of government regulations on the quarrier segment.
- Update on the impact of California regulations and ongoing federal efforts on the fabricator segment.
- Impact of these regulations on natural stone.
- What steps are being taken to assemble more science and research.
- What silica training is available for companies who want to offer a safe working environment for their employees.
- What quarriers can do to support ongoing silica safety efforts.
