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Silica ResourcesNEW! Fabricator Guidance for Workplace Silica Exposure Assessment (English) NEW! Sampling Firm/Consultant Guidance for Workplace Silica Exposure Assessments (English) About the New Silica Guidance Documents Brought to You by ISFA and NSIIn partnership with the Natural Stone Institute, the International Surface Fabricators Association is proud to introduce two guidance documents for workplace silica exposure assessment assembled by the Yale School of Medicine. A recent survey and data collection project with Yale researchers revealed that there is little consistency of information gathered in professional sampling reports. These two new documents define best practices in air monitoring for RCS and give a better understanding of expectations to those companies who haven’t started air monitoring. These documents are available in both English and Spanish and can be found at the top of this page. The Fabricator Guidance Document provides resources for sourcing workplace air monitoring for respirable dust and crystalline silica. It also includes best practices for when sampling should be scheduled, what information should be provided to the consultant, and how long reports should be retained. The Sampling Firm/Consultant Guidance Document shares general requirements, sample strategies, minimum documentation, and laboratory results. It also details what should be included in a final consultant report, including both regulatory and best practice-based recommendations for the client. Respirable Crystalline Silica: Educate Your Customers With This Customizable FlyerAt the International Surface Fabricators Association, we’re committed to supporting our fabricator members with tools and resources that help them excel in their businesses. That’s why we’ve developed a Consumer Silica Safety Flyer — an easy-to-understand resource you can provide your customers. This flyer helps explain the importance of silica safety in countertop and surface fabrication, showcasing your commitment to adhering to best practices for a safe and healthy fabrication and installation process. What the Flyer Covers:
By sharing this flyer, you educate your customers on the materials being used and reinforce their confidence in your safety practices. Download the flyer today and start giving your customers the peace of mind they deserve while elevating your reputation as a premier fabricator who operates with honesty, integrity and responsibility. DOWNLOAD THE CONSUMER SILICA SAFETY FLYERNote: Once downloaded, this flyer can be customized to input your logo, phone number, email address and company website. To add your company’s information, open the document in Acrobat or Acrobat Reader and click the white space in the lower right corner of the first page below the photo. A prompt should appear that enables you to upload and place your logo. Click the spaces to the right of the phone, mail and web icons to input your company’s contact information. Once saved, you can print or otherwise distribute however you see fit. Need help with customization? No problem! Drop us a line at [email protected] and we'll create a customized version for you. Caesarstone Master of Stone Training CenterISFA members have another opportunity to expand their understanding and knowledge of silica related safety through Caesarstone's Master of Stone Training Center. FREE for ISFA members, the online learning platform is dedicated to making information and working guidelines accessible to fabricators worldwide. LEARN MORE ABOUT CAESARSTONE'S MASTER OF STONE TRAINING CENTERSilica Overview & OSHA RegulationsCrystalline silica is a common mineral found in many naturally occurring materials and industrial products. RCS consists of very small silica particles, 100 times smaller than ordinary beach sand, and can be generated by operations like cutting, sawing, grinding, drilling and crushing stone, rock, concrete, brick, block, and mortar and when abrasive blasting with sand. Exposure to RCS can also occur during manufacture of products such as glass, pottery, ceramics, bricks, concrete, countertops and artificial stone and as a result of foundry and hydraulic fracking operations. Inhalation of elevated levels of RCS is a health hazard that can cause diseases including silicosis, an incurable lung disease, and lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and kidney disease. OSHA's Silica Rule
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