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Engagement opportunities to interact with the Honeywell team at the convention
FIELD EXAMINATIONS
| Date | Time | |
| Saturday, March 2, 2024 | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm | |
| Sunday, March 3, 2024 | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm | |
| Monday, March 4, 2024 | 7:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Learn more - SPFA (sprayfoam.org)
Honeywell Assisting with SPF field exams – Mary Bogdan, Patrick Stehley, Stephanie Madara,
Ed Yeh
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SUNDAY, MARCH 3
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
SPF Assistant Exam preparatory course
Instructor: Mary Bogdan, R&D Fellow Honeywell Buffalo Research Labs
The SPF Assistant Exam Preparatory Course lays the foundation for the fundamentals of Spray Polyurethane Foam. Topics include the Basics of SPF Chemistry, Chemical Health and Safety, and Jobsite Safety. Everyone on the job site needs to know the important areas covered in this course. They will also learn the reasons for practicing safety. The SPF Assistant is the first level for both Insulation and Roofing.
TUESDAY, MARCH 5
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Latest Regulatory Update on Fluorocarbon Blowing Agents
Speakers:
- Rhoda Washington, Director Government Relations, Honeywell
- Mary Bogdan, R&D Fellow Honeywell Buffalo Research Labs
Since the use of CFC, there have been regulations at the state and federal levels that impact the use of fluorocarbon blowing agents in spray foam. Spray foam is ~97% gas by volume. The fluorocarbon gas in the foam is the key to the R-value you are selling. In the last year, there has been a lot of legislative activity around using fluorocarbon blowing agents in spray foam. SPFA and its members have actively participated in the regulatory efforts. This presentation will provide the latest update on state and federal regulations impacting fluorocarbon blowing agents used in spray foam and how you can actively participate in the legislative process.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 6
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Spray Foam Chemistry: How it has changed over the years & how does it impact foam processing and quality
Speaker: Mary Bogdan, R&D Fellow Honeywell Buffalo Research Labs
This presentation discusses the raw materials used to make spray polyurethane foam and how it has changed over the years. It discusses the impact of these changes on formulations, foam processing, and foam quality.
11:15 am-12:00 pm
Respiratory Protection Basics
Speaker: Mike Bennett, Honeywell International, Inc.
This presentation discusses the basis of respiratory protection. It includes discussions on how respiratory protection works, what options exist, and how you evaluate each option and match it to your work environment. At the end of this presentation, you should be able to match your needs to your tasks economically.
11:15 am-12:00 pm
Panel discussion - Understanding HFO Spray Foam
Honeywell panelist: Mary Bogdan, R&D Fellow Honeywell Buffalo Research Labs
Over the following nine months, spray foam manufacturers are converting closed-cell spray foam systems to low GWP products in response to new government regulations. HFO is a blowing agent designed to meet the new standards. However, performance and handling are different from the previous HFC systems. Understanding these differences will empower contractors to adopt new habits and arm them with the knowledge to be successful.
