Spray foam insulation is a technical application that requires expensive equipment that should be managed by trained, experienced and skilled professionals. Employees of a spray foam company should complete applicable training before working with spray foam materials, processing equipment, or attempting spray foam application. Training and ongoing continuous education of all those involved with SPF operations can help prevent installation issues, accidents, and overexposure of SPF chemicals to workers and bystanders. Companies and workers can take advantage of many industry training options, including:
- OSHA’s 10-hour and 30-hour Construction outreach courses
- Your SPF Manufacturer’s product training
- CPI’s Health and Safety Training
- SPFA’s Accreditation Program
- And continuing education here at Spray Foam Advisor
Now that we have considered critical safety practices, the next few weeks we will look at some typical jobsite preparation practices, including technical documentation and jobsite planning.
- Technical Documentation
- Written Jobsite Safety Plan
- Daily Work Log
- Equipment Checklist
- Product Documentation
- Jobsite Planning
- Communication with Crews and Other Trades
- Lockout/Tagout
- Ventilation
- Overspray
- Substrate
This week let’s take a look at some specifics behind the technical documentation best practices.
Written Jobsite Safety Plan
This plan is an overview of the requirements to be ready to start a project, including items such as technical documentation training, start-up and set-up procedures and emergency procedures. A written checklist can be used to determine if your team is ready to proceed with the next project.
Daily Work Log
This internal document can provide the foundation for a consistent quality operation. It will help document historical data, identify potential problems and can be used to monitor your rig and quality control.
Equipment Checklist
A simple checklist to schedule and manage inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs will go a long way in keeping your equipment in the operating condition and minimizing downtime.
Product Documentation
Additionally, employers are required to provide training on MSDSs and should have MSDSs, Technical Data Sheets, ES Reports, warning signs and safety tape on site.
Examples of sample jobsite safety plan checklist, daily work log and equipment checklist is available from SFC, SPFA or you can email me at [email protected] to request sample documents.
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