Safety & OSHA Compliance

OSHA/Shop Safety
June 4 – Cleveland, OH
TBD – Cincinnati, OH/Northern KY

Note: Attendees are encouraged to submit some of their company's advertising material (e.g. newspaper ads, CD with their website and/or radio spots, showroom flyers, etc.) along with their registration. Some of these materials may be used by the instructors to showcase quality advertising material.

Seminar Highlights (what you will learn):
Creating a safe work environment and practicing the basic precepts of safety, both in the shop and on the job site is everyone's business! Take advantage of this 1-day seminar, presented in conjunction with OSHA, to enhance your safety program and safety awareness at your stone business. This seminar includes a focus on:

• Silica Exposure in the Stone Industry
• Slab Handling & Other Safety Hazards in the Shop
• Free Consultation Services available for Employers
• Developing a Safety & Health Program
• How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection (includes a mock-OSHA inspection in a stone fabrication shop)
• and information on other safety resources available

You will also have an opportunity to

• Networking with equipment and stone slab suppliers
  Industry Briefing on key topics (such as radon, industry check-off program, sustainability, accreditation, and much more) followed by a networking reception - this segment of the seminar (3:30-5:30pm)

NOTE: If you are unable to attend the full day event, you can attend the Industry Briefing (free of charge) and participate in the discussions, network with attending suppliers, and attend the reception.

Testimonials from Past Participants:

“It was great to hear directly from OSHA officials in a neutral setting.”

“I learned that working with OSHA’s voluntary program has so many advantages to my shop and could result in some savings with my insurance premiums.”

Seminar Handouts:
Coming Soon

Target Audience:
Business Owners, Fabricators, Distributors (Note: Attendee names & address will not be provided to OSHA)

Instructors:
OSHA Instructors with facilitation by the MIA Staff

Registration Costs:
$99 per person - register 3 and the 3rd registration is free after two paid registrations of $99/each

Your registration includes a packet of the following safety resources (a $225 retail value): Safety in the Stone Business Handbook, Basics of Stone Shop Safety Video, Basics of OSHA Compliance Video, Basics of Safe Slab Handling Video, and Silicosis: Incurable But Preventable Video.

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