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When to WALK AWAY & . When to

When to WALK AWAY & . When to. RUN. Providing weatherization services in a Safe & Effective manner without undue hazards to WZ staff, Contractors and the Households we serve. When to WALK AWAY & When to RUN.

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When to WALK AWAY & . When to

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  1. When to WALK AWAY & . When to RUN Providing weatherization services in a Safe & Effective manner without undue hazards to WZ staff, Contractors and the Households we serve

  2. When to WALK AWAY & When to RUN • Protecting one of your greatest assets of your agency should be your #1 priority WZ CREWS & CONTRACTORS In 1990 the State Energy Efficiency Programs Improvement Act (SEEPIA) added Health and Safety to the statutory purposes of WAP including deferral standards

  3. When to WALK AWAY & When to RUN Purpose of Health and Safety Plan • Weatherization agencies are required to take all reasonable precautions against performing work on homes that will subject workers or clients to health and safety risks • Department of Energy allows funds to be used for removing energy-related health and safety hazards • www.waptac.org/ technical tools then health & safety

  4. When to WALK AWAY & When to RUN Deferral Standards • The decision to defer work in a dwelling or, in extreme cases, provide no weatherization services, is difficult but necessary in some cases. This does not mean that assistance will never be available, but that work must be postponed until the problems can be resolved. • Crews and contractors are expected to pursue all reasonable options on behalf of the client.

  5. When to WALK AWAY & When to RUN What are Deferral of Denial conditions? • The client has known health conditions that prohibit the installation of insulation and other weatherization materials. • The building structure or its mechanical systems, including electrical and plumbing, are in such a state of disrepair that failure is imminent and the conditions cannot be resolved cost-effectively. • The house has sewage or other sanitary problems that would further endanger the client and weatherization installers if weatherization work were performed.

  6. When to WALK AWAY & When to RUN What are Deferral or Denial conditions? • The house has been condemned or electrical, heating, plumbing, or other equipment has been "red tagged" by local or state building officials or utilities. • Moisture problems are so severe they cannot be resolved under existing health and safety measures and with minor repairs. • Dangerous conditions exist due to high carbon monoxide levels in combustion appliances, and cannot be resolved under existing health and safety measures.

  7. When to WALK AWAY & When to RUN What are Deferral or Denial conditions? • The client is uncooperative, abusive, or threatening to the crew, subcontractors, auditors, inspectors, or others who must work on or visit the house. • The extent and condition of lead-based paint in the house would potentially create further health and safety hazards. • Illegal activities are being conducted in the dwelling unit.

  8. When to WALK AWAY & When to RUN Other Deferral or Denial conditions? • Evidence of substantial, persistent infestation of rodents, insects or other harmful/objectionable animals that are difficult to control. • Excessive debris build up in and around the dwelling which limits the program staff access to the dwelling. • Maintenance and housekeeping practices that are negligent to the point of limiting the access of program staff to the dwelling.

  9. When to WALK AWAY & When to RUN • Substantial amount of standing water in or around the crawl space or basement area limiting the proper completion of weatherization measures. • Major remodeling is in progress, limiting the proper completion of weatherization measures. • The presence and/or use of any controlled substance in the dwelling during the weatherization process. • The presence of a dead animal, or animal feces, in any area of the dwelling where program staff must install weatherization measures. Other Deferral or Denial conditions?

  10. When to WALK AWAY & When to RUN Other Deferral or Denial conditions? • Proposed weatherization conservation measures will result in minimal energy savings and the cost of installing these measures have a savings-to-investment ratio of less than one (1). • Other conditions?

  11. When to WALK AWAY & When to RUN Factors to consider a Walk-Away (IDAHO) • Sub-grantees performing weatherization activities on homes which may expose staff or contractors to existing unsafe conditions should determine whether to proceed with work based on the following factors: • Does the agency have the necessary training, equipment and insurance to allow work to proceed; and • Does the condition of the dwelling and/or the hazardous substances to be encountered during the weatherization process pose a threat to the health and safety of the participants or to the workers themselves; and

  12. When to WALK AWAY & When to RUN • To what extent will the specific energy efficiency measures to be installed disturb or aggravate conditions within the home; and • Will the cost of doing work safely represent a large portion of the total cost and exceed the 10% of total job cost allowed by the state for health and safety? Factors to consider a Walk-Away (IDAHO) Based on consideration of these factors, Sub-grantees should determine whether to:

  13. When to WALK AWAY & When to RUN • Proceed with all the weatherization work following safe work practices, or • Complete some of the weatherization tasks and defer others for a period of 90 days, or • Defer all the weatherization work until unsafe conditions are corrected. Factors to consider a Walk-Away (IDAHO) Sub-grantees are expected to pursue all reasonable options on behalf of the client to provide services

  14. When to WALK AWAY & When to RUN • Client Education • Landlords/ Property Management Companies • Contractors (electrical, plumbing, and roofing) • USDA/Rural Development/ HUD • Department of Health and Welfare • Office on Aging • Medicaid • City & County offices (work details & indigent funds) • Churches • Donations/ Agency non-federal cash Pursuing Reasonable Options (case by case)

  15. Structurally Unsound/ Unfinished No Exterior Siding

  16. Structurally Unsound/ Unfinished

  17. Structurally Unsound/ Unfinished Fire damage

  18. Structurally Unsound/ Unfinished Wood rot from excessive moisture

  19. Structurally Unsound/ Unfinished Mobile Home w/ addition

  20. Structurally Unsound/ Unfinished Siding, Roofing and Gray Water

  21. Electrical Night Light, GFCI (safety) Duct tape J-box

  22. Electrical No service panel cover & electrical web

  23. Electrical Switch plate missing Outdoor light wiring exposed Cadet heater exposed

  24. Plumbing River runs through it Mobile Home leaks in cold weather

  25. Plumbing Crawlspace~ sewer drain broken

  26. Excessive Debris/Sanitation Path house debris ~ Dog debris

  27. Animals & Pest Spiders, snakes, skunks & dogs

  28. When to WALK AWAY & When to RUN Bottom line~ protect your crews, contactors and the people we serve.

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