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  • Drumming Up Safety

    • By Rick Duncan
    • Added on Sep 13, 2024

    As spray polyurethane foam (SPF) contractors, we are all aware of the chemical exposure and general hazards associated with construction jobsites. However, one often overlooked daily activity is the proper handling and disposal of 55-gallon drums. read more

  • Proposed Rule Announced to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat

    • By U.S. Department of Labor
    • Added on Jul 09, 2024

    The U.S. Department of Labor has released a proposed rule with the goal of protecting millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat. If finalized, the proposed rule would help protect approximately 36 million workers in indoor and outdoor work settings and substantially reduce heat injuries, illnesses and deaths in the workplace. read more

  • Department of Labor Approves Update to Better Protect Workers, First Responders

    • By OSHA
    • Added on Jun 04, 2024

    On May 2nd, The Department of Labor announced a final rule from its Occupational Safety and Health Administration that will update the current Hazard Communication Standard to better protect workers by improving the amount and quality of information on labels and safety data sheets and allow workers and first responders to react more quickly in an emergency. The updates take effect on July 19, 2024. read more

  • National "Stand Down Week" Sparks Conversations on Workplace Fall Prevention

    • By ACC
    • Added on May 07, 2024

    Among construction employees, falls from elevation remain the leading cause of death, accounting for 395 of 1,069 deaths in the industry according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In its continued effort to spread awareness of fall hazards in the workplace, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is hosting its annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction May 6th – 10th. read more

  • OSHA Unveils 2023 Injury and Illness Statistics Report

    • By OSHA
    • Added on Apr 24, 2024

    Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration published its 2023 injury and illness data. The data was collected under the agency's new Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses regulation, which was published July 2023. read more

  • It’s Electric

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Team
    • Added on Jul 30, 2023

    Construction work requires electrical power for numerous reasons, and oftentimes, sites have to use temporary wiring as a solution. Therefore, it’s imperative that building managers follow the rules set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). read more

  • Safety First

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Team
    • Added on Jun 01, 2023

    There are so many aspects to consider when building or redesigning a spray foam rig; the process can be overwhelming. The equipment, machines, spray guns, hoses and transfer pumps are all to be considered in the design. However, there is one crucial factor that is sometimes overlooked in the excitement of setting up a rig, and that is the requirements for proper safety equipment. read more

  • The Mask Task

    • By Spray Foam Magazine Staff
    • Added on Nov 30, 2022

    Ask any experienced spray foam applicator about respiratory safety and they will preach that having the correct protection is vital to help guard against hazards such as isocyanates. The Spray Foam Magazine Team (SFMT) spoke with Precision Foam, LLC based in Midland, Texas to ask them why they believed switching from a cartridge full mask to a supplied air respiratory system was not only crucial for safety but made great business sense too. read more