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Course Description: CEU Events: The Silica Shift: Safer Materials for Modern Surfaces
This course provides a foundational understanding of crystalline silica, its health risks in countertop fabrication, and the importance of safe handling practices. Participants will also learn how to recognize key sustainability certifications in manufacturers and explore the latest advancements in silica-free and low-silica technologies; innovative materials that offer high performance without compromising safety. Lastly, we explore case studies on how sustainability practice in the industry influences consumer behavior.
Understand the health risks of silica exposure in surface fabrication and why it’s important to work with certified fabricators who follow proper safety practices.
Explore emerging silica-free and low-silica technologies – cutting-edge materials that deliver exceptional performance and design while paying close attention to safety.
Discuss sustainability-focused certifications for manufacturers to help participants specify materials that align with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Examine how silica-free and low-silica surface innovations are reshaping the surface industry and driving new health benchmarks.