Regulations

OSHA Regulations Relating to Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Application:

Hazard Communication
To support chemical safety in the workplace, information must be available about the identities and hazards of the chemicals, such as an SDS or labels. View OSHA Hazardous Communications Standards for more information.
Respiratory Protection
Respiratory protection is needed to protect workers when spraying polyurethane foam and if there is a chance of overexposure to MDI mists or vapors. View OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Program for more information.
Consultation Program
OSHA’s free consultation can help employers find out about potential hazards at their worksites, improve their occupational safety and health management systems, and even qualify for a one-year exemption from routine OSHA inspections. View OSHA’s Consultation Program for more information.
Personal Protective Equipment
OSHA requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce employee exposure to hazards when engineering and administrative controls are not feasible or effective in reducing these exposures to acceptable levels. Employers are required to determine if PPE should be used to protect their workers. View OSHA’s Personal Protective Equipment information for more information.

A comprehensive resource containing more information is the ACC CPI Health and Safety Product Stewardship Workbook for High-Pressure Application of SPF and accompanying Presentation materials.