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February 11-14, 2020
Pasadena, CA
More details to come.
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THe SPFA, the educational and technical voice of the spray polyurethane foam (SPF) industry, has announced a 2019 Road Show for the association’s Professional Certification Program (PCP). Designed by the industry to promote safety and the highest standards in the installation of spray polyurethane foam, the internationally recognized certification program will be brought to various locations across the country in partnership with industry-leading companies, to ensure its availability to participants in key regions nationally.
The next scheduled Road Show dates include: May 20-24 in Rutledge, Georgia (hosted by Profoam), June 18-20 in Duluth, Georgia (hosted by Service Partners), and August 19-23 in Rutledge, Georgia (hosted by Profoam). Additional dates will be announced soon and posted at www.sprayfoam.org in the Calendar of Events.
Members of the SPFA Building Envelope Committee just completed a significant update of an existing TechDoc, SPFA-141 Spray Polyurethane Foam in Cathedralized Ceilings and Unvented (Conditioned) Attics. This document addresses the application of SPF below sloped roof decks when insulating cathedralized ceilings and creating unvented attics. The new document can be downloaded from the SPFA website here. SPFA would like to acknowledge the help from the following volunteer members of the SPFA-141 task group: Mac Sheldon of Sheldon Consulting, Roger Morrison of Deer Ridge Consulting, Henri Fennell of HC Fennell Consulting, Jim Andersen of JA Consulting and Steve Loftis of NCFI.
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Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) Professional Certification Program has launched an informative (PCP) intro video. Highlights program accessibility, topical focus, value to industry and customers. This is what's next, and it's available now. ISO-17024 compliant to international standards for the certification of professional personnel. Certified pros standout from the crowd, and customers want assurances. What are you waiting for?
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>> Welcome New SPFA Members:
• Invictus Spray Foam
• Performance Foam Insulation
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 >>2018-19 SPFA Membership Directory and Buyers' Guide Available Online Members in good standing are listed in this publication. This directory is also available in a digital format. The convenient digital format allows users to navigate and access the directory's content quickly and easily, on the road or in the office. Use the information provided to contact fellow SPFA members and industry partners throughout the year to share ideas, ask questions, or just stay in touch.
>>SPFA Member Benefits
SPFA knows there are lots of organizations out there that would like to have you in their membership. But if you are in, or getting into, the sprayfoam business, we are the place for you. We work hard to represent you well and give you value back for your support. Click here to find out more.
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In the upcoming issue of SPFA’s magazine, you’ll see the photo of the 20’ PCP Trailer. Sponsorships are available to help offset the cost of the trailer. We plan on wrapping the trailer this summer, so let us know by June 15 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor. Your logo will be placed on the Trailer, which is prominently displayed at the SPFA Convention, Field Exams and applicable Road Show locations.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) holds a National Safety Stand-Down to prevent Falls in the Construction industry. The campaign has a variety of ways you can participate including events in your local area, informational webinar, printed materials and infographics. NIOSH also has valuable information available. Please see the information below to take advantage!
Note: Educational events, including webinars, are eligible for CEU credit in the SPFA Certification Program. Certificates of Completion are available from OSHA’s website. CEUs are just one more great reason to take advantage of these opportunities!
Upcoming Events: Stand-Down events and trainings that are free and open to the public are now being added to the Events section of the Stand-Down webpage. Find an event near you, or submit a request to have your event added to the website.
Informational Webinar: For those of you who were unable to listen in on the 3/20/19 webinar, The National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction: Getting Ready for the 2019 Safety Stand-Down Fall Stand-Down, the recording is available here (run time: 51:22); the slides may also be downloaded here.
Resources from CPWR- The Center for Construction Research and Training:
• Five-Day Stand-Down Plan: Includes suggested activities for commemorating the Stand-Down.
• Customizable Fall Protection Plan: Helps facilitate the development of a worksite fall protection plan.
• Social Media Guide: Includes sample posts and shareable graphics. (Don’t forget to use the Stand-Down hashtags: #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls #Construction)
Infographics from CPWR and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) are available here. Please note two recent additions: Have a Rescue Plan to Prevent Suspension Trauma and The Right Length Lanyard will Protect Workers in a Fall
NIOSH Videos: 9 videos are available in a playlist here. Please note these new additions:
Protecting Our Workers – A Business Perspective (Run time: 6:58)- featuring Bill Hayes, President and CEO of BrandSafway
Kentucky FACE: Protecting Our Workers (Run time 5:22)- featuring the Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program
NIOSH Fact Sheet: Prevent Construction Falls from Roofs, Ladders, and Scaffolds
NIOSH Aerial Lift Hazard Recognition Simulator (updated to include both boom lift and scissor lift scenarios)
To find the most current info, please check OSHA’s Stand-Down webpage. If you have any questions about the SPFA PCP, please contact Kelly Marcavage at kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org.
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After adding more than 50,000 jobs in January alone, the construction industry shows no signs of slowing down. As more people join the workforce, our commitment to worker safety is even more important. Although falls from heights decreased from 2016 to 2017 according to BLS data, falls are still the leading cause of death in the construction industry – they can and should be prevented.
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May 20-24, 2019 – Rutledge, GA
Hosted by: Profoam
June 18-20, 2019 – Atlanta, GA
Hosted by: Service Partners
August 19-23, 2019 – Rutledge, GA
Hosted by: Service Partners
November 18-22, 2019 – Rutledge, GA
Hosted by Service Partners
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