Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance Activity Update

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1 Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance Activity Update October 18, 2012 RCMA Meeting Chicago, IL Rick Duncan Technical Director Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance The information provided herein are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without guarantee or warranty of any kind, express or implied. User assumes all risk and liability for use of the information and results obtained. Statements or suggestions concerning possible use of materials and processes are made without representation or warranty that any such use is free of patent infringement, and are not recommendations to infringe any patent. The user should not assume that all safety measures are indicated herein, or that other measures may not be required Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance

2 Who is SPFA? Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance 1979: Urethane Foam Contractors Association (UFCA) 1987: Polyurethane Foam Contractors Division of the Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) 1999: Affiliated with the American Chemistry Council (ACC) 2003: independent trade association for contractors, manufacturers and distributors of polyurethane foam, equipment, protective coatings, inspections, surface preparations and other services. Strong relationship with the ACC s Center for Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) and Spray Foam Coalition (SFC) 2012 Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance

3 What does SPFA do? Education and Research Accreditation Program / Certification Program (2013) Technical Guidelines Technical Helpline"( ) Industry Research Programs Promotion and Awareness Regulatory and Legislative Activities Promotional and Marketing Tools Website Annual Spray Foam Conference and Exposition Member Directory and Buyers' Guide 2012 Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance

4 Today s Topics New SPFA Contractor/Applicator Certification Program SPFA s planned update to it s Roof Coatings Guide SPFA s Life Cycle Assessment Project Outreach Programs GSA Roofing Challenge Support of CEIR s RoofPoint Program Interaction with Federal Agencies on Chemical Safety 2012 Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance

5 Program Mission and Vision Vision That the SPFA QAP professional certification is the most rigorous, extensive and defining program for SPF professionals in the world. That it be consistent with all industry standards, best practices and known building science, and accessible and affordable among our intended constituency. That it be the measure of personal and professional accomplishment in the industry, and a demonstration among professionals of the essential knowledge, skills and abilities inherent among the highest class of sprayfoam professional. Mission To deliver and operate a focused, consistent and attentive, world-class professional sprayfoam certification program. Continuously raising, establishing, and raising again the bar on safety, performance, quality and professionalism among SPF industry professionals. For the benefit of their businesses, personal safety, safety and satisfaction among customers, and to create the most solid of foundations for future growth, personal and industry distinction.

6 SPF Certification Establishes Clear Path to Professionalism Establishes Expectations Among Industry Professionals Among Customers Among Partners (Arch/ Design Build / GC / Etc) Standards-Driven (ANSI/ISO 17024) Uniform and Consistent Measures Consequences for Failure (Enforcement) Regular Continuing Education Required for Recertification Provides Further Market Differentiator for Company and Individuals Heavy Focus Upon H+S Throughout

7 Certification Relationship Diagram Value Chain Inclusion

8 Individual Certification Main Points Register Into Program CPI Safety Training Program Completion Required by SPFA Written Examination (Knowledge) Written Examination (Skills) Field Examinations (Abilities) Experienced Professionals Can Test-Out of Each Level (Training is recommended but not required)

9 Contractor Company Accreditation Main Points All Field Personnel Registered Written Safety Program Formal Training Program Code of Conduct Insurance Contractor s License or Other Proper Licensing Other -TBD

10 Manufacturer Accreditation Main Points Safety Program Quality Assurance Program Field Support Program Code of Conduct Possible Role in Conflict Resolution

11 Distributor Accreditation Main Points Product Stewardship Program Material Handling Procedures Conveyance of Mfg MSDS and Other Materials Code of Conduct Proper Documentation H+S Training Commitment Promotion of Industry Training to Customers Possible Role in Conflict Resolution

12 Quality Assurance Auditor Practicum / Field Evaluation measures installer s ability to professionally install the SPF in accordance with manufacturer and certification program standards Possible 3 rd Party inspection for final contractor company accreditation purposes

13 Timeline & Future Focus Immediate Priority (Phase I ) Installer Certification (Insulation and Roofing) Contractor Accreditation (Company/Firm) QA Auditor Certification Secondary Priority (Phase II ) Manufacturer / Systems House Accreditation Distributor Firm Accreditation Committed to partner as appropriate with external entities (such as NRCA, ICAA, SFC/CPI, CEIR, RCMA etc.)

14 Priority: Accommodate Multiple Installer Entry Points Levels build upon each other but allow for multiple entry points to accommodate advancement of more experienced professionals

15 Individual Certifications Four Individual levels for Insulation and Roofing Certification

16 Strong Emphasis on Health and Safety at Starting (Helper) Level (Helper) Worker Protection Hazard communications Labels and other forms of warning Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Employee training and information Green marketing claims and hazard communications Effective Workplace Practices Site preparation Good practices Engineering controls -containment, ventilation Homeowner/building occupant outreach Reoccupancy Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) SPF application PPE evaluation Protective clothing Gloves Eye and face protection Respiratory protection PPE Continued: Respiratory protection program requirements PPE for SPF high pressure interior application PPE for SPF high pressure exterior application PPE for non-spraying tasks PPE for SPF low pressure kits/systems and insulating foam sealant Chemical storage and handling Disposal of SPF chemicals Spill response First-Aid Regulations Additional SPF health and safety topics Source: CPI /

17 Certification Knowledge Requirements Helper Installer Master Installer Project Manager Introduction to SPF Health and Safety - Chemical Health and Safety -General Jobsite Safety Pre-Job Planning Jobsite Set-Up Procedures Substrate Preparation Start-Up Procedures Installation Methodology ShutDown Procedures Troubleshooting and Repair Preparingfor Third Party Inspections Thermal and Ignition Barriers Sealant Foams Hybrid Insulation Systems SPF Equipment Coating Equipment SPF Estimating Building Science Basics and HAM Building Envelope Design Understanding Mechanical Systems Codes and Standards Material Design and Selection

18 Certification Requirements Helper CPI Health and Safety on-line course Installer OSHA 10 hour 100,000 bf experience Master Installer CPR/First Aid Training 1,000,000 bf experience Field Exam Project Manager OSHA 30 hour training

19 Certification Committee Structure Best Practices Risk Management WG (Advisory Role) Quality Assurance Program Committee (QAP) Certification Scheme Committee (CSC) Training Committee

20 Quality Assurance Program (QAP) Committee Perform Job Task Analysis (JTA) Translate JTA into Knowledge, Skills and Abilities(KSA) Conducting JTA industry survey to validate content focus, weighting and comprehensiveness Develop Learning Objectives (LO) Insulation & Roofing Develop CSC Handbooks Insulation & Roofing Create QAP Policies and Procedures Manual

21 QAP Task Analysis (JTA) JTA INSULATION A B C Introduction to Spray Polyurethane Foam Health and Safety - Chemicals Health and Safety - General Task A.1 History of Spray Polyurethane Foam Task A.2 What is Spray Polyurethane Foam? Task A.3 Types of SPF and Cell Content Task A.4 Physical Properties Task A.5 Reaction, Time Factors and Ratio Task B.1 Potential for Chemical Exposure Task B.2 Hazard Communications (HMIS) Task B.3 Engineering Control/Site Isolation Task B.4 Work Practices Task B.5 Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Task C.1 Reasons for practicing safety Task C.2 OSHA Task C.3 Written Safety Management Program D Jobsite Safety Task D.1 Electrical Hazards Task D.2 Hand and Power Tools

22 QAP Learning Objectives (LO) Job Tasks LO# Learning Objectives K, S or A Level A. Introduction to Task A.1 History of Spray A.1.a Name the year when spray foam was invented K 1 Spray Polyurethane Polyurethane Foam Foam A.1.b Identify the person credited with inventing spray polyurethane foam K 1 A.1.c Describe the original uses for spray polyurethane foam K 1 A.1.d Understand when spray foam became a commercial product Task A.2 What is Spray Polyurethane Foam and the components that make it? Task A.3 Types of SPF and cell content K 1 A.2.a Define what is polyurethane foam K 1 A.2.b Name the 2 basic chemical ingredients K 1 A.2.c Know that Isocyanateis mostly designated by the letter A K 1 A.2.d Know that Resin blend (or polyolblend) is mostly designated by the letter B K 1 A.2.e Know that Resin blend (or polyolblend) cosists of at least 5 components: polyols,surfactants,catalysts,blowing agents,and fire retardants K 1 A.3.a Understand the 2 types of cell content (open and closed) K 1 A.3.b Understand the 3 types of foam K 1 A.3.c Understand the differences between the 3 types of foam and where they are used K 1 A.3.d Understand a closed cell content of >90 % is referred to as closed cell foam. K 1 A.3.e Understand a closed cell content of < 10 % is referred to as open cell foam. K 1

23 QAP Policy and Procedures Manual

24 QAP Certification Scheme Handbook

25 Certification Scheme Committee (CSC) Written Knowledge Exams Written Skills Exams Field Exams Create and disseminate details of Certification Scheme Handbook to program participants

26 CSC Sample Written Knowledge Exam Questions (K) A. INTRODUCTION TO SPRAY POLYURETHANE FOAM Task Task A.1 History of Spray Polyurethane Foam New LO# A.1.a learning objective Question Answer 1 Answer 2 Answer 3 Answer 4 Correct Answer Name the year that What year was polyurethane polyurethane chemistry chemistry invented? was invented. A.1.b Identify the person credited with inventing polyurethane chemistry Who is credited with inventing polyurethane chemistry? George Sievert Otto Bayer Fred Gusmer Charles Kettering 2 A.1.b Identify the person credited with inventing polyurethane chemistry A.1.c A.1.c Describe the common uses for spray polyurethane foam Describe the common uses for spray polyurethane foam Polyurethane chemistry was invented by whom? SPF is used widely in the industry. Otto Bayer Charles DowHenri DuPont Cleaning Constructio n Fred Gusmer Medical Beauty 2 SPF generally is NOT used as a(n):adhesive Insulation Insecticide Air barrier 3 1

27 CSC Cmte Sample Written Skills Exam Questions (S)

28 CSC Cmte Master Installer Field Exam (A)

29 Training Committee Develop Written Curriculum Develop PPT Slides for Training Create Instructor Guidelines and Instructions Develop Training Facility Criteria Develop Instructor Criteria

30 Training Cmte Curriculum sample

31 Current Status Insulation Job Task Analysis (JTA) - Complete 23 jobs, 136 tasks JTA Survey In-Progress Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Complete Learning Objectives Complete 792 learning objectives Levels of Individuals Complete Curriculum Review Complete, Final Draft Test Questions Complete, Pending 3 rd Party review 914 questions

32 Current Status Roofing Job Task Analysis (JTA) - Complete 21 jobs, 122 tasks Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Complete Learning Objectives Complete 993 learning objectives Levels of Individuals Complete Curriculum Review WIP, 85% Complete, Target September 30 Test Questions 90% Complete, Target September questions to date

33 Current Status Contractor Company Accreditation Develop Requirements for Contractor Company Develop Criteria for Accreditation Create Contractual Accreditation Agreement TARGET DATE for all is December 15

34 Current Status Independent Auditor/Field Examiner Job Task Analysis (JTA) -Start Oct. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) - Start Oct Learning Objectives Start Oct Categories of Auditors Start Oct Curriculum Review Working Group To begin when KSA/JTA and LO are completed Test Question Working Group To begin when KSA/JTA and LO are completed TARGET DATE for all is November 30

35 Certification Outreach Considerable Outreach Forthcoming Essential to adoption, recognition, reach, and success of the program Contractor Groups ICAA, NRCA, Regional Contractor Associations (ie. Western States Roofing Contractors Assoc) Industry Trade Customers Construction Specifiers(CSI), National Home Builders (NAHB), General Contractors (AGC), Architects (AIA), Design/Build Community Federal EPA, OSHA, NIOSH, DoE, CPSC, FTC Public SPFA & CPI met with 20+ federal industry agency representatives on Sept. 12, 2012 to provide and overview of the program and request a courtesy review of materials, which is slated to be completed by October 5, Empower Customers with Knowledge & Information

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37 SPFA Roof Coatings Guide SPFA s Roof Coatings Guide Update SPFA AY-102 A Guide for Selection of Elastomeric Protective Coatings OverSprayed Polyurethane Foam Last updated in 2004 SPF Roofing Contractor Focused Coating Categories: Acrylic, Butyl Rubber, Hypalon (chlorosulfonatedpe), Neoprene (polychloroprene), Silicone, Polyurethane, Modified Asphalt Provides info on coating characteristics, application rate, foam surface requirements, general coating specifications Update planned for release in early 2013 Include architect/specifier/consumer to audience Need RCMA input

38 SPFA Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) SPFA Industry LCA Cradle to End-of-Life LCA performed for three classes of SPF Roof Coatings NOT included raw materials processing packaging installation use raw material extraction manufacturing and blending distribution disposal and recycling

39 SPFA Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) SPFA Industry LCA Results Presented at CPI Conference Sept 24 National Publication Late October or Early November Environmental Product Declaration, LCI Database Environmental impacts avoided in the use-phase overwhelm the impacts of the other life-cycle phases Application SPF Type Ratio & Payback Houston Richmond Minneapolis Energy GHG other [1] Energy GHG other [1] Energy GHG other [1] Residential Insulation Commercial Roofing Open-Cell SPF Closed-Cell SPF Roofing SPF R4 --> R20 Roofing SPF R12 --> R20 Avoided/Embodied Payback (Yr) ~1.9 Avoided/Embodied Payback (Yr) ~3.6 Avoided/Embodied Payback (Yr) ~3.0 Avoided/Embodied Payback (Yr) ~6.9 [1] Other impact Categories include Acidification, Eutrophication, Ozone Depletion and Smog Creation

40 SPFA Outreach SPFA Outreach on Roofing Issues GSA Roofing Challenge Recognition of SPF Roofing Systems in GSA specifications [KURT] Sustainable Roofing Systems Support of CEIR s RoofPointProgram for sustainable design of new and replacement low-slope roof systems Low VOC, Cool-Roof Coatings Support of American High-Performance Buildings Coalition (AHPBC) for sensible development of sustainable building programs Chemicals of concern issue with LEED program Contractor Safety Interaction with Federal Agencies on SPF Chemical Safety Integration of enhanced jobsite safety component to Certification Program Other Interests Research on SPF Roofing compatible with Photovoltaicsand Vegetated Roofs

41 Thank You! Questions? SPFA Website: Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance