Inside a Stone Shop: The Safety Risks You Don’t See

Описание: Silica, slabs, and stone shop safety aren’t just buzzwords—they’re life-or-death realities. In this episode of Compliance in Motion, host Tony DeAscentis talks with Bob Marich, Environmental Health & Safety Manager at Eastern Surfaces, about what it really takes to build a strong safety culture in the stone fabrication industry.
Bob shares how his team tackles the risks of engineered stone and silica exposure, why they run a fully wet shop (no dry grinding—ever), and how they train teams to safely move massive slabs with forklifts, clamps, cranes, and vacuum lifters. From hybrid training and scenario-based discussions to multilingual crews, data, and partnerships with universities and associations, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can take back to your own operation.
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01:58 Bob Marich's Journey in Safety Management
03:56 Shifting Mindsets: From Compliance to Culture
06:04 Innovations in Safety Practices
08:58 Understanding Silica Exposure and Safety Measures
12:00 The Importance of Water in Dust Control
15:02 Balancing Safety with Productivity
18:02 Training and Engagement in Safety
20:56 Data-Driven Safety Management
23:50 Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts