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
According to OSHA, in the construction industry, 38 percent of all deaths in 2021 were from falls from elevation. That’s a total of 378 workers who lost their lives from falls that year. read more
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
IFTI’s DC315 passes NFPA 285 Standard applied over Carlisle Spray Foam Insulation with Aluminum Cladding read more
2020 SPFA Industry Excellence Awards nominee for Specialty Application team follows best safety practices. read more
Many blur the line between NFPA 286 and UL 1715 room corner tests for thermal and ignition barriers fire protection over spray foam. International Fireproof Technology, Inc. (IFTI) helps us break down the differences. read more
How a fireproof coating in an aircraft hangar may have saved lives read more
OSHA and BCSP formed an alliance to provide BCSP certification holders and other practitioners with information and guidance to protect workers’ safety and health. read more
A unified green building code that could become the foundation for LEED certification was created in 2011, thanks to a partnership among ASHRAE, the International Code Council (ICC), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). read more
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) today hosted a public hearing for comments on its proposal to list spray polyurethane foam insulation (SPF) materials containing unreacted methylene diphenyl diisocyanates (MDI), a key component in SPF, as a Priority Product under the state’s Safer Consumer Products Program. read more
