Health and Safety
Health and Safety measures have been an important focus of the Weatherization Program since they were first added as an allowable measure in the March 4, 1993 final rule. At a minimum, WAP providers must insure that weatherization does no harm by inadvertently creating or exacerbating any potential or existing health and safety threats. Whenever possible within the confines of the WAP rules, measures may be taken to improve the indoor air quality and environment of the dwelling. The weatherization of a dwelling, utilizing the whole house approach and diagnostic testing, includes consideration of health and safety issues. Specific health and safety measures typically include combustion appliance safety and carbon monoxide abatement, replacement of unvented space heaters with vented ones, lead safe work practices, moisture control measures, building tightness assessments, and exhaust fans and added ventilation when necessary.
This Web site provides:
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Information on how to handle health and safety hazards that need to be remedied before or because of the installation of weatherization materials.
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Guidance to states developing
health and safety plans, which at a minimum should consider the hazards under the health and safety tab.
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Information on
deferral standards when it is appropriate to defer weatherization services due to health and safety hazards.
Weatherization agencies are encouraged to check this site often to obtain the latest information on health and safety issues.
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