Caesarstone Introduces Master of Stone Program

Caesarstone, manufacturer of quartz surfaces, has taken the lead on safety standards for the industry with the launch of MASTER OF STONE. The extensive program was created for fabricators and their employees and it focuses on issues of health and safety in the workplace with a special emphasis on creating … Read more

OSHA Releases Alert and Guidance on COVID-19

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

Silicosis Scare Hits Australia, Calls for Bans

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

OSHA Begins Silica Rule Enforcement for General Industries

  While enforcement for the newly revised silica rule began some months ago for the construction industry, it just now started for maritime and general industries on June 23. The new standard establishes an 8-hour time-weighted average for silica exposure at 50 µg per sq. meter as the permissible exposure … Read more

OSHA Begins Silica Rule Enforcement for General Industries

  While enforcement for the newly revised silica rule began some months ago for the construction industry, it just now started for maritime and general industries on June 23. The new standard establishes an 8-hour time-weighted average for silica exposure at 50 µg per sq. meter as the permissible exposure … Read more

Health & Safety Watch: Emergency Exit Compliance

Many employers believe that it is enough to post a sign over a door and call it an emergency exit, but OSHA sees it otherwise. Emergency exits are officially known as Exit Routes and consist of three parts, all of which must be in compliance with federal laws and regulations. … Read more

Health & Safety Watch: Emergency Exit Compliance

Many employers believe that it is enough to post a sign over a door and call it an emergency exit, but OSHA sees it otherwise. Emergency exits are officially known as Exit Routes and consist of three parts, all of which must be in compliance with federal laws and regulations. … Read more

Health & Safety Watch: Pacific Coast Safety Fest Begins March 5

OSHA is offering health and safety training at the annual Pacific Coast Safety Fest, which runs from March 5 to 9 in select cities. The classes are available to workers, employers, safety professionals and anyone with a general interest in health and safety issues. The presentations cover a wide range … Read more

Health & Safety Watch: Pacific Coast Safety Fest Begins March 5

OSHA is offering health and safety training at the annual Pacific Coast Safety Fest, which runs from March 5 to 9 in select cities. The classes are available to workers, employers, safety professionals and anyone with a general interest in health and safety issues. The presentations cover a wide range … Read more

Health & Safety Watch: OSHA Extends Deadline for Electronic Reporting

According to a statement from the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA has extended the compliance date for employers affected by the new electronic reporting system to December 15, 2017. On this date, injury and illness data must be electronically submitted through the online Injury Tracking Application (ITA). The original date … Read more