Silica Dust in Dry Grinding: Health Risk with Granite and Quartz
Dry grinding or cutting granite and quartz composite releases respirable crystalline silica dust. We explain where the risk comes from, the wet method, dust extraction, and the precautions for households and workers.
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When a slip complaint comes in on a crystallized marble floor, the problem is not always the shine. We explain the role of residue, the part wet floors play, choosing a finish by area, and how to investigate a complaint step by step.
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Occupational Safety During Honing: Dust, Noise, Electricity and Slipping
On a honing site, water, electricity, noise, dust and chemicals are all present at the same time. We explain the precautions needed to keep the crew and the occupants safe, and the points a customer can check for themselves.
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Safe Stone Floors for the Elderly and Children
How can stone floors be made safe at home, in nursing homes and in daycare centers? We explain how to choose a surface that prioritizes grip over shine, the rug and mat traps to avoid, and how to protect corners and steps.
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A significant share of slip accidents happen during cleaning or right after it. We explain step by step the warning signs, area closure, cleaning order, product dosage, drying and record keeping.
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Stone Flooring on Ramps and Accessible Areas: Choosing a Safe Surface
How can ramps, tactile surfaces and stair nosing strips be handled in stone flooring? We explain how to choose the surface in a new project and what corrections can be made to existing marble or granite.
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Anti-Slip Treatment for Marble Floors: Chemical or Mechanical?
Does a slippery marble floor become safe with an acid-etching product, or with honing and brushing? We compared how the two approaches affect appearance, how long they last, and the care needed afterward.
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What do values such as R10, PTV 36 and DCOF 0.42 tell you, and what do they leave out? We explain ramp, pendulum and tribometer tests, the difference between laboratory and on-site measurement, and how to read a report for natural stone.
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Slip Resistance Inspection in Hotel Pool and Spa Areas
In pool and spa areas, guests often walk barefoot on wet floors, so slip resistance is a safety matter that needs to be inspected regularly. We cover the risk map, measurement, residues, and record keeping.
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