SAFETY TRAINING 1

Safety…….Why it Matters? 2Customers Volunteers Relationship & Reputation

When Safety is not a Priority 3RiskSafety Damage to Property Confusion Injury Illness

Safety Statistics "Every day in America, 12 people go to work and never come home. Every year in America, 3.3 million people suffer a workplace injury from which they may never recover. These are preventable tragedies that disable our workers, devastate our families, and damage our economy.“ – Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, April 28, 2011 blog 4Daily 12 people go to work12 people go to work They never return homeThey never return home Annually 3.3 million people suffer workplace injury3.3 million people suffer workplace injury From which they may never recoverFrom which they may never recover

5 SafetyCoordinator Supervise - Performance of Work - Site Access Be Prepared for - Emergencies - Emergencies - Scope Creep - Scope Creep Knowledgeable of - HazMat present - Electrical and Gas work

Planning a Safe Work Project Meet with House Captain and other Team Leaders Work Scope Potential safety issues or exposures Timing of Work Layout of Work Site separate areas – hospitality from equipment Volunteer skill sets, assignments, schedules 6

Planning - Volunteers Provide release forms/safety check list and other important information to volunteers. No one under the age of 14. (Minors must have parent/guardian sign release/participation authorization/medical treatment forms) Volunteers should wear t-shirts, appropriate clothing, PPE, name tags (front/back) Volunteers should store valuables in cars 7

Plan for a Potential Injury Identify volunteers trained in First Aid and CPR Introduce them to volunteers Establish a First Aid station First aid kit, sun screen, soap, water, bug spray etc List of medical facilities 5 X 8 card with location of project List of phone numbers (house captains/key volunteers) Create tiered plan for injuries and accidents Relay basic information to volunteers Notification process > House Captain, family, RT staff – Incident Form 8

Universal Precautions Assume all body fluids are infectious. Protect your eyes and face. Wear latex or nitrile gloves when giving first aid. If exposed Flush eyes, nose and mucous membranes with water. Wash hands and face Contact your doctor/RT 9

Planning – Work Site Obtain and post safety posters/lead posters Shut offs (gas, electric, water) Locate, mark and post maps No pets or children at the work site Inspect work area tripping hazards - extension cords/tools 10

Walk the Site Stay aware of your surroundings at all times Most accidents happen after lunch Keep it Clean Work Site – House Keeping Volunteers – Wash Hands Remind volunteers they are on a work site Keep volunteers hydrated 11

12PPE Tools Ladders Digging Electrical Plumbing Hazard Material

Personal Protective Equipment 13 Head Body Eye Hand Hearing Foot

Hand and Power Tools Check tools for wear and damage Use correct tool for right job Keep tools clean and in good condition Use appropriate safety equipment Keep hands clear of moving parts Owner Operator (know your tools) Watch those around you 14

Step Ladders Inspect prior to use Don’t stand on top step Don’t overreach Stabilize all four feet Don’t use cross bracing or rear brace as a step Consider a Traffic Monitor 15

Extension Ladder Safety 16InspectFooting PositioningContact

Digging 17 Call Miss Utility before you dig in VA or Call for all size projects Allow required time for marking Respect the marks Excavate carefully

Electrical Shut off circuit breakers Lock Out – Tag Out Check connections Team approach Know your limitations Safe Reach 18

Plumbing Locate Shut Off Valve (main/local) Gas – Professionals Only Be careful on ladders After completion of work check for leaks check again 19

Hazardous Materials and Waste Asbestos and Mold - Avoid Hazardous Waste - Typical House Paint Pesticides Fuels Work with Trash Coordinator Use caution when handling Dispose of properly 20

Concrete Safety Abrasive to Skin Protect your Back Caustics Cause Burns Drying agent 21

Lead Safety EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule) Lead is dangerous! Especially to children and pregnant woman Volunteers must be trained 22

Lead Safety - Disturbance What is not considered disturbance? Painting Wiping What is disturbance ? Sanding Scraping Cutting Peeling/Flaking 23

Lead Safety - Regulations How much can we disturb? No more than - Exterior: 20 sq. ft per side No more than - Interior: 6 sq. ft per room – All but Arlington No more than - Interior: 2 sq. ft for HUD – Arlington Cannot replace windows with lead No more than - 10% of a component 24

Lead Safety - Testing and Results Do we have to test? Test it or assume it is Who performs test? Lead Paint Risk Assessor or Inspector (HUD) Process for testing House Captain identifies surfaces to be disturbed Rebuilding Together orders testing Results – provided to house captain/homeowner 25

Lead Safety - RT Process/Policy Work scope excludes disturbing lead surfaces exceeding minimum levels Lead Signs – Posted on project day Volunteers notified of policy/process at briefing Safety Coordinator/House Captain monitor work 26

Lead Safety - RT Process/Policy Emergency/Unforeseen Repairs House Captain must refer to test results Negative – proceed with work Positive or untested Contain area/situation Contact RT immediately Notify homeowner Proceed with work within scope and under limits 27

Lead Safety - Safe Work Practices Work within scope and under limits Contain Area (limit volunteers, use plastic) Wear PPE (HEPA mask, gloves, suits) No power sanding, heat guns, dry scraping Do use wet scraping/sanding Clean top to bottom Clean 2 ft beyond work area – wet method Use HEPA vacuum Gooseneck seal each bag with duct tape Wash hands and face 28

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