HEPA vacuum Wet/Dry HEPA Vacuum 1. Intake 2. Disposable Collector Bag 3. Filter Protector 4. Cloth Filter 5. Impact Filter 6. HEPA Filter 7. Clean Exhaust

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mold What Should You Look For? Signs of a possible mold problem may include a musty or earthy odor, staining, and discoloration. –Mold growth may look fuzzy, cottony, granular, or leathery and may range in colors from white to black. –Investigate areas of excess moisture or water damage and behind or underneath areas that got wet. –Mold may cause health problems and allergic reactions. It may also cause asthma attacks in people with asthma.

contractors What Should You Ask? When looking for a qualified contractor, ask for: –References (at least three previous customers and phones numbers) –Licenses and insurance –A written estimate (always get estimates from more than one contractor) –A written contract –A payment schedule (never pay more than 10% or $1000 before the job begins)

lead What Should You Look For? If you know the age of the home you are rehabbing, you have an idea if it contains lead-based paint. –About 87% of homes built before 1940 contain lead-based paint. –About 69% of homes built between 1940 and 1959 contain lead-based paint. –About 24% of homes built between contain lead-based paint.

some common asbestos containing materials Adhesives Acoustical Plaster Decorative Plaster Electrical Panel Partitions Electrical Cloth Electric Wiring Insulation Spray-Applied Insulation Blown-in Insulation Roofing Shingles Roofing Felt Base Flashing Thermal Paper Products Packing Materials (for wall/floor penetrations) Laboratory Hoods/Table Tops Laboratory Gloves Fireproofing Materials Fire Doors Fire Blankets Fire Curtains Elevator Equipment Panels Elevator Brake Shoes Cement Pipes, Wallboard, and Siding Wallboard Textured Paints/Coatings Ceiling Tiles and Lay-in Panels Chalkboards Vinyl Wall Coverings HVAC Duct Insulation Boiler Insulation Asphalt and Vinyl Floor Tile Vinyl Sheet Flooring Flooring Backing Heating and Electrical Ducts and Ductwork Breaching Insulation Flexible Fabric Connections Cooling Towers Pipe Insulation (corrugated air-cell, block, etc.) High Temperature Gaskets Construction Mastics (floor tile, carpet, ceiling tile, etc.) Caulking/Putties Taping Compounds Joint Compounds Spackling Compounds

Supplemental Training Slides REBUILD HEALTHY HOMES Lesson 2 Creating a Work Plan

work site areas

site set-up

cleanup/health and safety station

containment Why Do You Need Containment Areas? It is important to set-up containment areas to: –Separate clean areas from work areas –Minimize cross-contamination –Separate living areas from contaminated areas

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Supplemental Training Slides REBUILD HEALTHY HOMES Lesson 3 Performing the Cleanup

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Use Your Head and Save Your Back! STAND close to the load Bend your knees - not your back! Let your legs do the lifting Get Help with heavy or awkward loads! Use the right tools! safe lifting

Carrying the load… Hold the load close so you can see over it. Keep the load balanced. Avoid twisting the body. Watch out for pinch points -- doorways, etc. Face the way you will be moving. safe lifting

From hard-to-get-at places... Get as close to the load as possible. Keep back straight, stomach muscles tight. Push buttocks out behind you. Bend your knees. Use leg, stomach, and buttock muscles to lift -- not your back. safe lifting

gutting & tear-out What Should You Know? –Many damaged homes contain valuable historic materials, such as doors and decorative trims. –Some homes are in designated historic neighborhoods that regulate the rebuilding process. –More info about historic buildings can be found at The City of New Orleans website –It is dangerous to perform certain gutting and rebuilding activities alone. –Always wear the appropriate PPE.

Supplemental Training Slides REBUILD HEALTHY HOMES Lesson 4 Rebuilding

cleaning & treating What Should You Know? It is important to thoroughly clean and treat all remaining surfaces after gutting is complete. –Remove all remaining nails and/or screws from studs or ceiling joists –Clean the area using the Wet Method, the Dry Method, or both –Minimize cross-contamination by working from top to bottom and one room at a time –Carefully clean up any loosened debris, dirt, or dust with a wet/dry HEPA filtered vacuum –Let dust settle and either clean the area again or treat the area with borate

flood and wind resistant design

flood and wind resistance of foundations

restoring possessions What Can Be Salvaged? You might be able to clean and restore the following items safely. –Solid wood, metal, glass, or hard plastic furniture –China, porcelain, and glass dishes –Jewelry that can be cleaned –Solid wood doors, trims, and moldings

quality control Why Is Quality Control Important? It is important to assess the quality of your work because: –Failing to correct conditions causing damage or deterioration may result in repairs that do not last. –Failing to follow proper work practices may spread contaminants beyond the work areas into living areas. –Poor cleanup may leave behind hazardous conditions for you and your family.