Marble Institute of America: Education: OSHA/ Stone Fabrication Safety

August 20 (Rescheduled from March 13th)
San Diego, CA
OSHA/ Stone Fabrication Safety

Stone Shop Safety Seminar
(classroom instruction and on-site visit)

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 jointly by the Marble Institute and OSHA, to enhance your safety program and safety awareness at your stone business.

Who Should Attend...
Business Owners, Fabricators, Distributors (Note: Attendee Names & Address will not be provided to OSHA)

You will learn more about….

Silica Exposure in the Stone Industry
Slab Handling & Other Safety Hazards in the Shop
Free Consultation Services available for Employers
Case Study - Watch an actual OSHA voluntary inspection occur
Developing a Safety & Health Program
How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection
...and information on other safety resources available from the MIA & OSHA.

Seminar Agenda...

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

8:30am Registration/Morning Refreshments

9:00 am Welcome & Introductions by:
Kelly Howard, Area Manager, Cal/OSHA Consultation
Mike Loflin, Marble Institute of America

9:15 am A Little About OSHA / Available Resources
Kelly Howard, Area Manager, Cal/OSHA Consultation

9:45 am Silica Exposure in the Stone Industry (OSHA PPT)
Kelly Howard, Area Manager, Cal/OSHA Consultation

10:30 am Refreshment Break

10:45 am A Word From Event Sponsors

11:00 am Safe Slab Handling - MIA Video
Mike Loflin, MIA

11:15 am Slab Handling & Stone Shop Hazards (OSHA PPT)
Kelly Howard, Area Manager, Cal/OSHA Consultation

12:15 pm Lunch is Served

1:00 pm MIA Accreditation video

1:15 pm Free On-Site Safety & Health Consultations
Kelly Howard, Area Manager, Cal/OSHA Consultation

1:45 pm Depart for Fabrication Shop/ Refreshments

2:15 pm Let's Take a Walk Through the Shop (location TBA)
Safety & Health Hazard Identification
Kelly Howard, Area Manager, Cal/OSHA Consultation

3:15 pm Q & A

4:00 pm Resource Table & Safe Journey Home

About the Speakers...
OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist, OSHA Compliance Officer, OSHA Safety & Health Consultant, and staff members from the MIA and Schechner Lifson Corporation

Registration...
Member: $99
Non-Member: $129

Fill out & fax the attached registration form -click here.

Registration Includes...

Registration Packet that includes 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
A number of safety related handouts from both OSHA and the MIA
Morning coffee & Lunch

Event Site...
TBA

Refunds...
MIA reserves the right to amend the program should circumstances warrant such action. In the event of course cancellation, MIA will notify you within 7 business days to the program date, and will refund seminar fees. Liability for course cancellation is specifically limited to the amount of registration fees and excludes any incidential or consequential damages. If you plan to register on-site, please check MIA's website www.marble-institute.com (click on MIA Education) the date prior to the seminar for any updates on this event. Individual seminar cancellations must be made in writing. Registration fees are non-refundable for cancellations received less than 7 business days prior to the seminar. Substitutions are welcome.

Strategic Partners 2008:

Schechner Lifson Corporation

Local Event Partners

To be announced

August 20 (Rescheduled from March 13th) San Diego, CA OSHA/ Stone Fabrication Safety

August 20 (Rescheduled from March 13th)
San Diego, CA
OSHA/ Stone Fabrication Safety