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In This Issue
DEPARTMENTS: Industry Spotlight
The Rocky Road to Lyons Sandstone, by Peter Marcucci ...................................................... Begins on 1
How Artists Use Natural Stone to Create Timeless Sculptures by Megy Karydes ..... Begins on 22
An Indiana Limestone Restoration Revives a Gold Rush Building in Vancouver
by Steven Schrenk .......................................................................................................................... Begins on 14
Training, Health and Education Sponsored by Braxton-Bragg
Safety Training in the Stone Shop ........................................................................................................... 4 Pricing Your Product, by Ed Hill ........................................................................................... Begins on 5 Training Resources to Combat Silica ..................................................................................................... 9 Know Your Minerals, by Karin Kirk ................................................................................. Begins on 10
Industry Topics, Tips and Regulars
Looking? Seeking? Wondering? Thinking? by Sharon Koehler ...................................................... 6 Natural Stone Council Updates Sustainability Standards to Align with Evolving Green
Buildings Programs ................................................................................................................................... 7 Recycle, Reuse and Repurpose Your Scrap, by Codiak San Herrell .......................... Begins on 8 Why Do Employees Leave? .................................................................................................................... 12 The Stone Detective, by Frederick M. Hueston .............................................................................. 16 Guaranteed to Ftick to Your Ribf! by Sam Venable ....................................................................... 19 Restoration and Maintenance Corner, by Bob Murrell .............................................. Begins on 20
Stone and Tile Industry News
New Line of Concrete Sealants from Tenax ....................................................................................... 4 Braxton-Bragg Participates in St. Jude Walk/Run Knoxville ....................................... Begins on 5 Blick Industries Upgrades 40 x 300mm Supports ........................................................................... 18 Weha Announces New Tooling for Stone Pros .......................................................... Begins on 24
Classifieds and Marketplace ............................................................................... 26, 27
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Safety Training in the Stone Shop
Ongoing Training is Essential for Safety
We all know that working safely with stone and heavy materials requires training and following safety pro- cedures. There are many training resources available to stone industry workers and shop owners, some free and some offered through companies that specialize in on-site work- place training / OSHA certification programs.
The Natural Stone Institute has been hard at work creating quality online courses, not just for their members, but for all stone pro- fessionals. There’s a great selection of silica protection, fabrication and slab handling-spe- cific videos and courses in the Natural Stone University online library. The recommended procedure is that all employees go through the full training program.
The NSI safety courses are meant to sup- plement training made available at convention workshops and on-site ed-ucation seminars. In a recent interview with the Slippery Rock, NSI education manager Aaron Dahnke said, “We started with over 100 safety courses formed by a safety committee of over 30 companies.
In the first iteration, we had nine safe slab handling classes, 42 toolbox talks and also all classes translated into Spanish.”
At the very least, training in slab fall shadow awareness should be mandatory viewing for anyone working with or around slabs. One of the newest NSI video training resources deals specifically with training visitors (i.e. custom- ers) to slab storage areas (see www.natural stoneinstitute.org/safety for more.)
Safe Stone Shopping is a three-minute re- source designed to provide safety guidelines for consumers entering a natural stone show- room or fabrication facility for the first time. The video provides an overview of safety re- quirements and things one should consider be- fore entering a working facility.
The NSI provides a safety education syllabus as a guide to help companies train employees who are new to the stone industry. The guide takes new employees through the first 4 weeks of employment and recommends training through the first year of employment.
No matter which training method you choose, work wet and stay alert around moving slabs.
“Tradition is always a more reliable guide to truth than fashion.”
— G.K. Chesterton
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New Line of Concrete Sealants from Tenax
Tenax announces a complete line of Concrete Sealers and Protectant products. This line consists of two solvent-based products and three water-based prod- ucts. All five products are designed to help seal and protect concrete, cement, terra cotta.
The solvent-based prod- ucts are:
Concrete Pro Shield: A penetrating water and oil repellent sealer for use on concrete, cement and terra
cotta with high porosity. Protects against weather, organic and oil stains.
Concrete Proof:
A water repellent sealer for use on concrete, cement and terra cotta with high poros- ity. Concrete Proof protects against rain and moisture
damage, algae and mold.
The water-based products are:
Concrete H2O Proof:
A waterproof, water-based product used to protect con- crete from water and water
soluble dirt. Helps protect against dirt and mold and algae.
Concrete H2O Shield: Water and oil proof, wa- ter-based product to protect concrete based material with high porosity against staining. Penetrates into surface.
Concrete H2O Prowax: A water-based blend of polymers that protect ce- ment and cement agglom- erate surfaces. Enters the porosity of the material and creates a protective film that protects the cement from both organic and inor- ganic stains.
Visit www.tenax4you. com/tenax-quartz- products .