Purpose

For its members, NISA addresses such issues as silicosis prevention, safety and health among member company employees, governmental affairs, engineering and technology, membership, communications, transportation and human resources. NISA's silicosis prevention program, one of the few industry programs of its kind, aims to eliminate silicosis among all workers at member companies. In addition, NISA participates in engineering, safety and health workshops held by the Industrial Minerals Association - North America to share technical information of benefit to members.