What You Will Learn
Silicosis is in the news, but the dangers of silica dust and its health impact for countertop/bath fabricators is avoidable. Learn about key silica awareness initiatives and the role kitchen & bath professionals can take to help the stone industry. Several key resources and helpful tips will be provided.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain insight into the dangers of silicosis impacting employees in the countertop and bath industry
- Learn about employee safety resources available from the Natural Stone Institute
- Learn how kitchen & bath professionals can impact this initiative and utilize fabricators focused on safety
Featured Presenter
Jim Hieb, CAE – CEO, Natural Stone Institute (NSI)
Jim serves as the NSI CEO and has led development of several key programs enjoyed by the kitchen & design community including access to technical standards, continuing education (CE) credits, and networking with stone professionals. He is active in several charitable organizations and enjoys collecting baseball cards.
Featured Presenter
Mark Meriaux – Accreditation & Technical Manager, Natural Stone Institute (NSI)
Mark manages both the NSI fabricator credentialling program and industry safety initiatives. A former countertop fabricator, he has also championed all NSI silica awareness and training activities. Mark enjoys outdoor activities and music concerts with his wife and their two children.
Featured Presenter
Dacia Belisle Woodworth – Architect & Design Community Liaison, Natural Stone Institute (NSI)
Dacia manages NSI outreach to design communities leading a robust continuing education program and designer focused webinars about natural stone and the natural stone industry. Before joining the NSI, she worked in the design build industry. She is an avid trail rider and equestrian camper.
