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As of September 12, 2020, the SPFA is proud to welcome Rick Duncan to the role of Interim Executive Director. Rick has been an integral part of the SPFA for 12 years now in the role of Technical Director and, with robust past experience leading teams, will be an asset to our organization during this transition.
Kelly Marcavage’s role at SPFA has also changed. She is now overseeing SPFA Membership and the Convention in addition to the PCP. Prior to joining SPFA, nearly 10 years ago, Kelly worked in the convention and tradeshow industry.
The SPFA will continue to provide value and look forward to working closely with Rick, Kelly and our newly elected Board of Directors, as we work through the challenges associated with COVID-19 together as an industry.
We want to thank and acknowledge all that Kurt and Mickey Riesenberg have accomplished at SPFA and wish them well in their next endeavors.
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In light of COVID-19, it is clear that many factors must be taken into account when planning SPFA’s next event. The SPFA Board of Directors has formed a Task Force to explore all options. Currently Sprayfoam 2021 is scheduled in San Antonio, TX from February 1-4, 2021, but alternative plans will also be evaluated. A decision is expected within the next few weeks.
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This year has brought challenges and change to many organizations, including SPFA. The silver lining is that we have the opportunity to re-examine our work, our priorities, our practices and work together to improve the mission of SPFA. One week from today, on Monday, September 21, you’ll begin receiving more information about our exciting plans and vision for the future of SPFA! Make a note to look for this announcement which will help you ‘stay in the know!’ For more information about the SF21 Task Force, Membership or Marketing Committees contact Kelly Marcavage at kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org.
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The American Chemistry Council’s Diisocyanates Panel will host a free 90 minute webinar on October 1, 2020 from 9:00-10:30 AM ET to provide an introduction and basic overview of sensitization and diisocyanate-related occupational asthma. This is an important educational opportunity for all members of the SPF value chain. Attending this webinar counts as continuing education required for SPFA PCP Certification and is an important part of your OSHA-compliant Hazard Communication Program.
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The NRCA Health Care Program enables NRCA members of all categories and sizes to offer employer-sponsored health care options. The plan is flexible, based on your company’s needs and budget, and can be offered with or without employer contributions. You also can make available to employees voluntary benefits, such as dental, vision, life, disability and accident insurance, and work with your current broker or use an NRCA Health Care Program broker.
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Contractors are concerned about liability protection, infrastructure funding and higher taxes from PPP loan forgiveness, but the upcoming election could lead to gridlock.
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Polystick P is specifically designed as a metal underlayment, but it may also be used under most mechanically attached tiles and asphalt shingles.
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We all want to be good stewards of industry and of the landscape. When selling and installing a product that contributes to energy efficiency and supports the goals of sustainability, every step counts. Empty drums need to be gathered and disposed of according to specific instructions and in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. Avoid shortcuts or choices that will reflect poorly on your company or the industry. Read below is some guidance from the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry and SPFA about the last step—drum disposal.
Additional Resources on Drum Disposal Information
1. SPFA Health and Safety Webinar (Members and PCP Enrollees have FREE Access)
2. SPF Assistant Study Guide
They are FREE to SPFA Members and PCP enrollees.
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In June, the SPFA Safety Committee added two new sections to the SPFA Model Written Safety Program.
The first section provides a written Silica Exposure Control Program. This addresses the recent OSHA National Emphasis Program on respirable crystalline silica dust in the workplace, using information from SPFA’s 2018 respirable silica dust webinar (presented by OSHA staff) and the OSHA Publication 3902 . This new section should be of special interest to contractors that offer concrete jacking service, where respirable dust from cutting and drilling is a common hazard. The second new section offers a written Contagious Disease Control Program. While it addresses many common contagious diseases in the workplace, it includes specific guidance on controlling exposure to COVID-19. This is important for everyone as we get back to work.
The SPFA Model Written Safety Program is offered at no charge to SPFA members and can be downloaded from the SPFA Members Only website. For more information on this document and the activities of the SPFA Safety Committee, contact Rick Duncan, SPFA Technical Director at rickduncan@sprayfoam.org.
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American Roofing & Waterproofing, LLC – Phoenix, AZ
JAG Lifting Solutions, LLC – Elyria, OH
Pivot Solutions, LLC – Tempe, AZ
Tom Harris PUR Consulting, LLC – Maple Grove, MN
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Not an ideal situation, but an unscheduled or unexpected shut-down of a rig can happen. If it does, this is one more quick resource available to the SPF industry from the members of SPFA to preserve your equipment. Download it today.
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Yes! You’ve read it correctly. We are seeing more specs that require BOTH the contractor AND the supplier companies to be SPFA PCP Accredited. If your company operates using good business practices and if you have qualified, knowledgeable SPF professionals on your team, then becoming accredited is as easy as 1-2-3. Contact Kelly Marcavage for more details at certdirector@sprayfoam.org.
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All seven PCP Exam Prep Courses are available for FREE to SPFA Members and companies with employee enrolled in PCP. (Each course is valued at $250). If you are eligible for FREE access, you were sent information on how to access the courses. If you didn’t receive, contact certdirector@sprayfoam.org. For those who don’t fall into either category but are interested, all you need to do is enroll in PCP using this form and you can access all courses and receive the study guides for FREE! (Study Guides are valued at $50/each.)
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SPFA is doing its part to bring awareness of open positions in the industry to our members, partners, and untapped talent pools. For every one of these positions going unfilled it’s an opportunity missed, an extra staffing challenge drawing attention away from other important priorities, or a customer perhaps needing to wait longer than they should have to.
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