NYC-Area Presentation on New Silica Rule

OAKLAND, N.J. – The New York Metro chapter of the Natural Stone Institute will hold an informational workshop March 15 on the new silica-dust rules from the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Silica Exposure and Employee Safety in the Stone Industry will take place from 6-8 p.m. at the headquarters of Alpha Professional Tools® in Oakland, N.J.

Mark Meriaux, the institute’s accreditation and technical manager, will offer guidance in creating a safety program that addresses silica exposure, baseline testing, and a number of issues that fabricators will encounter.

Among the learning objectives are:

• Discussing silicosis, its origin, and its impact on your employees;
• Understanding the changes to the employee silica-exposure rules for wet and dry shops;
• Reviewing baseline testing options and how these will protect your employees and company; and
• Identifing tools available to help employers ensure a safe work facility.

Individual registration is $25 for chapter members and $50 for non-chapter members, along with complimentary admission for architects and designers.

Register online at http://www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/NY315.

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