MIA+BSIs Natural Stone Institute Adds Spanish Courses

Spanish Courses Added to MIA+BSIs Natural Stone Institute

MIA+BSIs Natural Stone Institute is expanding its Spanish course offerings, which are available online through the Natural Stone University. To date, Spanish versions of all Safe Slab Handling courses and the Basics of OSHA Compliance course have been uploaded. In addition, 42 Spanish Toolbox Talks are now available, covering a wide variety of safety topics.

Funding for the translation of these materials was sponsored in part by Laticrete International. “Safety is of the utmost importance,” says Sean Boyle, senior director, marketing and product management for Laticrete. “Whether in our own factories or on the jobsite, anything we can do in order to improve the safety of those in construction is among our highest priorities. This initiative by MIA+BSI is one we are very happy to support.”

“The inclusion of Spanish courses in the Natural Stone University will help us reach our goal of creating a safer and more productive workforce through education for the natural stone industry,” says MIA+BSI Education Manager Aaron Dahnke. He adds that the addition of these courses is crucial to helping the University reach a broader sector of the industry.

MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute offers more than 1,900 members in 55 countries who represent every aspect of the natural stone industry a wide array of technical and training resources, professional development, regulatory advocacy, and networking events. Two prominent publications, the Dimension Stone Design Manual and Building Stone Magazine, raise awareness in both the industry and the design communities for the promotion and best use of natural stone. To learn more about the new Spanish courses, visit www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/university.