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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

Fall Protection Topped OSHA's 2023 Most Cited Violations
- Added on Dec 01, 2023
Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501) was OSHA’s most frequently cited standard in fiscal year 2023. If that sounds familiar, it’s because this is the 13th consecutive year the standard has topped the list. read more

Prevent Contamination in Your SPF Equipment
- By Ken Anderson
- Added on Nov 30, 2023
Spray foam professionals, are you inadvertently contaminating your materials without realizing it? In the world of spray foam insulation, vigilance is key to ensuring consistent and reliable results. One often overlooked aspect is the potential leakage of seals or check balls in your transfer pump, leading to contamination issues that may go unnoticed until it’s too late. read more

Building Breathable Safety
- By Brought to you by Bullard
- Added on Nov 30, 2023
Health and safety must be a priority in the spray foam applicators workplace. As with many aspects of the construction industry, there are risks and hazards on building sites, so risk assessments and safety precautions are vital to help keep workers safe. Companies should view health and safety at the core of their training and processes, with spray foam contractors having training and safe work practices put into action to prevent exposure before, during, and after an installation. 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

Prevent Falls in Construction with National Safety Stand-Down
- By SprayFoamMagazine.com Staff
- Added on May 03, 2023
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

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

IFTI Passes NFPA 285 Standard
- By SprayFoam.com Staff
- Added on Feb 04, 2020
IFTI’s DC315 passes NFPA 285 Standard applied over Carlisle Spray Foam Insulation with Aluminum Cladding read more

Safety, Innovation, & Sustainability
- By Rob Tollen
- Added on Jan 30, 2020
2020 SPFA Industry Excellence Awards nominee for Specialty Application team follows best safety practices. read more