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As we all continue to navigate the uncertainty brought on by the novel coronavirus, the U.S. Department of Labor has launched a new website to make resources readily available for employers and workers amid the the COVID-19 pandemic. Workplace Safety The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has resources to … Read more
By now, we are all aware of the threat of the COVID-19 virus and what it means to quarantine, and OSHA has been working diligently to give employers as much information as possible to curb the spread of infections. Many states are now under “shelter in place” orders and have … Read more
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Figuring out what makes your granite business or countertop shop unique can be tricky. You constantly have to be asking yourself: “Why should your customers buy countertops from you rather than another company?” If you missed our mega-article on how to come up with a … Read more
As of December 2019, confirmed cases of silicosis among countertop and construction workers rose to 260 across Australia, where countertops are known as benchtops, and some estimates have the cases at 350. The Daily Mail reports that Caesarstone was denied insurance coverage because of the silica content of its products, … Read more
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has adjusted the maximum penalties companies face as per the annual inflation rate. The new maximum penalties are as follows: Serious and Other than Serious penalties – $13,494 per violation Failure to Abate – $13,494 per violation Willful or repeated – $134, 937 … Read more
Being headquartered in Portland, Ore., we here at CountertopResource.com keep a close eye on the latest news in the state that affects countertop trends and countertop fabricators. We know that while Oregon fabricators are only a fraction of our total readership, but we also understand that what goes in one … Read more
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware When you’re thinking about marketing your countertop business, the most important question you can ask is this: “Why should your customers buy countertops from you rather than another company?” This line of thinking will help you create what’s called a Unique Selling Proposition, or USP. This … Read more
As of January 2, 2020, OSHA requires all employers to electronically submit an employer identification number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) along with the report for fatality, injury and illness, Form 300A. This requirement only pertains to employers with 250 or more employees, and some other businesses over … Read more
Although cold stress is not usually a hazard for countertop fabricators, winter weather provides obstacles for everyone in any business that requires travel. Installers must often drive in snow or have snow removed from their place of business. Of course, fabricators cannot control roadway conditions, but they can promote safe … Read more
Early this month, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), in conjunction with John Burns Real Estate Consulting, released the Third Quarter Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI), which shows positive growth in the remodeling industry. Scores that are above 50 indicate growth while those below show decreased activity, and … Read more
