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WEATHERIZATION ENERGY AUDITOR SINGLE FAMILY
Safe Work Practices
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM STANDARDIZED CURRICULUM – December 2012
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Learning Objectives
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
By attending this session, participants will be able to:
• Describe basic workplace safety requirements for energy auditors.
• Explain the purpose of Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Identify where to find guidelines for working with lead, mold, and
asbestos.
• Describe which homes require lead-safe weatherization practices
and certified renovators.
• Define what a materials safety data sheet (MSDS) is and why it is
important to communicate hazards.
• Explain the function and importance of using ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) equipment.
• Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) for use by auditors.
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Program Requirements
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
Auditors must possess a working knowledge of:
• Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance
Program regulations and policy.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines for
asbestos, lead, mold, and other health hazards.
• Material safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards.
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OSHA Standards
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Standards
• Ladder safety
• Fall protection
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Respiratory protection
• Motor vehicles
• Power-operated hand tools
• Fire prevention
• Permit-required confined spaces
• Other worker-related OSHA standards
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Energy Auditor Safety Procedures
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
Auditors must demonstrate the ability to:
• Safely use basic hand and power tools.
• Identify serious mold or other unsanitary conditions.
• Assess and communicate work area safety hazards.
o High ambient carbon monoxide levels
o Electrical hazards
o Structural hazards
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In Attics
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
Photos courtesy of the US Department of Energy
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Protective suit
Respirator
Gloves
Steel toe boots
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How Much Mold Is OK?
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
Photos courtesy of the US Department of Energy
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Material Safety Data Sheets
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
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MSDS Requirements
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MSDS generally require the
following information:
• Product and contact information of
the manufacturer
• Hazard ingredients/identifying
information
• Fire and explosion hazard data
• Reactivity data
• Health hazard data
• Emergency and first aid
procedures
• Personal protective equipment
(PPE)
Photo courtesy of the US Department of Energy
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CO Exposure Monitoring
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
The National Institute for
Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH) has
established a recommended
exposure limit (REL) for
carbon monoxide of 35 ppm.
BW Honeywell Gas Alert Clip
Extreme CO Monitor
Image courtesy of BW Honeywell
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Live Wire Testing
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
Live wire tester. Especially
useful for determining if knob
and tube wiring is still live.
Photos courtesy of the US Department of Energy
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Ground Fault Circuit Interruption
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This could save your life.
Photo courtesy of www.health.howstuffworks.com.
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Photo courtesy of Coleman Cable, Inc.
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
Lind Equipment
Garvin Industries
Always put a GFCI between
yourself and a power tool.
Photos courtesy of Garvin Industries and Lind Equipment
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Personal Protective Equipment
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
• Ensure you have the
proper gear: safety
glasses, hearing
protection, protective
clothing, and respirators.
• Ensure you have the
proper fit: fit test for
respirators.
• Refer to the MSDS if in
doubt about what gear you
need.
Photo courtesy of Environmental Health & Safety, Univ. of VA
Respirators should meet or exceed MSDS
requirements and be assessed based on
OSHA’s fit test guidelines.
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Fall Protection
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
Required by OSHA where
workers could fall at least 6
ft. (or 10 ft. if working on
scaffolding).
Options include:
• Personal Fall Arrest
System (PFAS)
• Safety netting
• Guardrails/covers
Image courtesy of Kentuckiana Industrial Safety Training
A PFAS is often the most practical fall
protection for weatherization work.
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Ladders
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
• Use ladders as they were
designed.
• Keep bottom free of
obstructions and slip
hazards.
• Position bottom ¼ of the
working height away from
surface.
• If accessing upper level,
ladder must extend 3 ft.
above that level.
Photo courtesy of blog.safesourcing.com
One example of what not to do!
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Safe Work Practices Exercise
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
Safe Work Practices
(45 minutes)
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Summary
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
• OSHA regulations are designed to keep auditors and
workers safe.
• Following EPA guidelines when dealing with
hazardous materials protects the health of clients,
workers, and their families.
• Auditors should be aware of MSDS when specifying
chemical products for use by weatherization
technicians.
• Wear appropriate safety equipment to reduce risk
of injury.
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