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Safety Tips for Working with Spray Foam
by Kristen White BloggerWhen you buy spray foam equipment, it is important to become knowledgeable about the health and safety guidelines you need to follow. Spray foam contains chemicals that can be dangerous to your health. Most come with guidelines on how to use them, and you should pay attention to them and adhere to any warnings associated with them.
How you store the chemicals when using a spray foam trailer, for example, is important to keep you safe and the chemicals in the right condition. Here are some of the ways you can ensure safety on the job site.
Supply your operators with personal protection and safety equipment. Spray foam chemical exposure can cause skin problems, hurt your eyes, and also affect your respiratory system. Therefore, personal protection equipment should cover the skin, eyes nose, and mouth. Wearing a facemask will protect your respiratory system, gloves and protective clothing shield your skin, and goggles protect your eyes.
The equipment used to spray is equally important as the protective gear. You should ensure you buy genuine equipment that works well. Faulty equipment can lead to the foam being installed incorrectly and that can be a problem. Look for recommendations on where to buy a spray foam gun if you are not familiar with choosing the best equipment.
Spray foam is meant to be applied by trained professionals, and there are a lot of safety guidelines you and your operators need to become familiar with before going on a job site. If you are new to the industry or have just purchased new equipment, be sure your team is trained on how to use it effectively and safely.
Right Installation
Spray foam chemicals should not be a threat to people working on the area once they are applied. However, if materials are not applied correctly, it can result in respiratory problems as a result of exposure. Poorly installed spray foam can also crack and emit a dangerous gas as well as an unpleasant odor. This emphasizes the need for proper training and demonstrates why the work should be done by experienced operators.
There can be many work crews on a job site at any given time. Therefore, you and your operators should ensure that only people who are wearing protective gear be allowed in an area where spray foam application is in progress. You should evacuate the area before you begin working because inhaling fumes can result in lung problems and can also cause eye damage.
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