Silica Resources

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Silica Safety Resources

Fabricator Guidance for Workplace Silica Exposure Assessment (English)
Fabricator Guidance for Workplace Silica Exposure Assessment (Spanish)

Sampling Firm/Consultant Guidance for Workplace Silica Exposure Assessments (English)
Sampling Firm/Consultant Guidance for Workplace Silica Exposure Assessments (Spanish)

About the New Silica Guidance Documents Brought to You by ISFA and NSI

In 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.

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 Flyer

At 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.

Silica Safety Consumer Flyer What the Flyer Covers:

What respirable crystalline silica is and why it matters.
The steps you take to reduce dust and protect air quality during fabrication and installation.
Your adherence to industry-leading safety standards.
How these precautions protect both your team and the customer’s home.

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 FLYER

Note: 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.