Cal/OSHA Should Clarify Standards: NSI
Proposed rules should have clear scientific basis, and distinguish between natural and man-made stone.
Category: News
Congress Takes on Silicosis
Proposed legislation would fund education and treatment concerning the fatal lung disease.
Cambria Opens New Quartz Processing Center
Plant will give surface manufacturer more control and flexibility in treating raw material from company’s Canadian quartz mines.
ISFA Proposing California Fab Licensing
Petition filed with state workplace-safety board would set up process, backed with real-time evidence from up to 300 shops.
Brazilian Natural Stone Expands Focus Beyond U.S.
Early 2027 targets include buyers in Eastern Europe, plus with trade shows in São Paulo and Xiamen.
Vermont Quarries All In for Stone Poker
Will be presenting sponsor for online Texas Hold ’em tourney to benefit Natural Stone Foundation.
Hieb Now a “Stone Master”
Natural Stone Institute CEO receives honor during the Marmomac trade avent.
Luther Honored with Lundh Award
Opened first quarry for Rademann Stone & Landscape during 40-year career in the industry.
BB Industries Taps New President/CEO
Anthony Kulik joins the Tennessee-based stone tool/supplies distributor.
Cal/OSHA Offers Draft Regulations on Silica Ban
Crystalline-silica-laden surfaces couldn’t be fabricated in California beginning 60 days after adoption, with a short-term extension for products already in inventory.
