Your shopping cart is currently empty.
Spray Foam Insulation Safety
Spray foam is a very effective and increasingly popular insulation material. It can offer many important and valuable benefits to property owners. As with many other types of chemical substances, however, it must be handled with care by those who are applying it. There are a number of critical safety measures and precautions that must be followed by spray foam insulation professionals.
These resources can help spray foam insulation contractors educate themselves and their workers about the health and safety risks of spray foam jobs, and how to protect yourself so you can avoid harmful situations.
OSHA’s NEP program
OSHA introduced their National Emphasis Program (NEP) for isocyanates in 2013. Isocyanates are a type of highly reactive chemicals that are used in a variety of fibers, foams and coatings—including spray foam substances. The NEP outlines a number of procedures, regulations and recommendations for employees working with spray foam.
Respiratory protection plan
A written respiratory protection plan is a valuable tool in helping to keep workers safe. It is also a requirement specified in the NEP from OSHA. The Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance has created a helpful resource on this topic, entitled, “Guidance for Developing a Written Respiratory Protection Program.”
EPA contractor checklist
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has created a contractor checklist to serve as a guide for safer workplace practices involving spray form. Review and print the checklist here.
SPF safety site from the American Chemistry Council
This spray polyurethane foam health & safety site — sponsored by the American Chemistry Council—serves as a comprehensive source of resources and information related to SPF safety issues, with specific sections geared toward contractors and homeowners.
SPFA health and safety resources
The SPFA also compiles a list of health and safety resources of interest to spray foam contractors, with a page that is continually updated on their site. Check out the SPFA health & safety page here.
Featured Spray Foam Machines
Intech Equipment & Supply is proud to be a top distributor of PMC and Graco products, including these proportioner models:
Graco Reactor 2 E30
Each feature in the Reactor 2 was strategically designed to help your business, with innovations that help your operation run smoothly. Software and hardware enhancements for better spray performance. And new technologies that add to your bottom line.
PMC PH40 Proportioner
Designed to be both economical and applicator-friendly, this PH series model offers the professional even more value and basic contractor rugged design. The electrical console has been re-designed to eliminate the use of delicate circuit boards and displays.
Graco Reactor E-20 Package
Equipped with material data and system diagnostics, the Reactor E-20 proportioner provides total control for spraying foam insulation. Advanced features provide longer equipment life, more uptime for your spray day, and the overall Graco reliability and durability you’ve come to expect.
Shop for spray foam insulation equipment
Part of establishing a safe job site is ensuring you have the proper safety equipment. Intech Equipment & Supply has a wide selection of personal safety equipment available through our online store, as well as top spray foam insulation equipment.