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In-Progress Monitoring and Inspecting. QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR. WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM STANDARDIZED CURRICULUM – September 2012. Learning Objectives. IN-PROGRESS MONITORING AND INSPECTING. By attending this session, participants will be able to:. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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1 | WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM STANDARDIZED CURRICULUM – September 2012 eere.energy.gov
In-Progress Monitoring and Inspecting
QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM STANDARDIZED CURRICULUM – September 2012
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Learning Objectives
By attending this session, participants will be able to:
• Explain the benefits of performing in-progress inspections and who performs them.
• Verify appropriate measures are being installed correctly.
• Describe the importance of ensuring safe work practices are being observed.
• Discuss the need to ensure equipment is up to date, inspected, and functioning properly.
IN-PROGRESS MONITORING AND INSPECTING
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In-Progress Monitoring & Inspecting
• A monitor or inspector arrives on a job site while the weatherization installers are on the same site performing their assigned duties.
• The inspector may test equipment and make suggestions but will not perform work.
Who conducts in-progress monitoring and inspections?• Local agency WAP inspectors• Grantee WAP monitors• DOE WAP project officers
IN-PROGRESS MONITORING AND INSPECTING
Photo courtesy of US Dept. of Energy
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• Opportunity to discuss and finalize work scope
• Ensures equipment is functional
• Ensures program policies and procedures are followed
• Prepares the agency for inspection visits by grantee or federal monitors
• Opportunity to become familiar with day-to-day field operations
Reasons to Inspect In-Progress UnitsIN-PROGRESS MONITORING AND INSPECTING
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• Ensures appropriate measures are installed correctly
• Helps reduce call-backso Saves timeo Increases productivityo Increases contractor profit
potential
• Verifies auditors and installers are in sync
• Ensures the client is satisfied with the progress of the work
Spot Checks of In-Progress UnitsIN-PROGRESS MONITORING AND INSPECTING
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Discuss and Finalize Work Scope
Review Auditor’s Report
• Discuss best methods of handling difficult situations
• Identify opportunities missed by auditor
Discussing what you expect based on the work order will help installers get it right the first time.
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Program Policies and Procedures
Monitors/Inspectors:
• Verify installers are planning to install weatherization measures recommended by the audit or priority list.
• Ensure health and safety protocol is being followed.
• Verify installers have the requisite resources with them on-site.o Weatherization field guides
o Weatherization best practices manualsPhoto courtesy of New Mexico Housing
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Measures a re Per fo rmed/ Ins ta l led Cor rec t ly
A monitor/inspector can observe a worker’s:
• Thoroughness.
• Speed.
• Consistency across projects.
Photo courtesy of NRCERT
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Identify Training Needs
• A monitor can get a good sense of work quality issues in the field.
• If a monitor observes inconsistency across a grantee’s service territory, s/he can make training recommendations to help installers:
o Adopt best practices for installation.o Switch to more appropriate materials.o Perform specific diagnostic tests.
By noting deficiencies in the field, a monitor can recommend targeted trainings.
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Testing the Equipment
Insulation Blower Machine
• Pressure test (to ensure dense pack capability)
• Examine hoses for cracks and blockage points
Combustion Safety Equipment
• Properly calibrated (date of last calibration)
• Not antiquated
Blower Door Apparatus
• Properly calibrated (date of last calibration)
• Appropriate number of rings available
• Appropriate hoses present and intact
• Digital manometer preferred (with functional cruise control)
Monitors/inspectors may inspect and test the following while on-site (although not required).
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On-Site Insulation Blower Pressure Inspection
Photo courtesy of the US Department of Energy
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Note:• Are workers practicing lead-
safe weatherization (LSW)? • Is an EPA-certified renovator
on site?• Are installers adequately
trained and carrying the proper safety equipment to job sites? o Are they wearing the
proper safety gear? o Is equipment functioning
properly?
Health and Safety Protocols
Photo courtesy of WW Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
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Personal Protective Equipment
In-progress monitoring and inspecting can verify the presence and correct use of:
For Workers• TyvekTM suits• Gloves• Respirators• Booties• Steel-toed boots
For the Job Site• Poly tarp• Wet spray applicator• Hazard tape and signage• Accurate MSDS• First aid Kit
Photo courtesy of the US Department of Energy
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EPA-Certified Renovator
• They verify that a certified renovator is assigned to a particular job site.
• They verify the certified renovator is associated with a qualified firm.
• Monitors can ensure auditors, monitors, crew members, and contractors have attained EPA-certified renovator status.
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• Choose a minimum in-progress inspection rate.
• Increase the frequency of inspections with technical staff.
• Continue to spot check jobs.
• Hold regular meetings with field staff.
• Educate yourself to all aspects of field operations.
Recommended Minimum In-Progress InspectionsIN-PROGRESS MONITORING AND INSPECTING
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Summary
Inspectors should:
• Choose a minimum in-progress inspection rate.
• Hold regularly scheduled meetings with field staff.
• Educate themselves to all aspects of field operations.
• Ensure equipment is functional and up to date.
• Ensure program policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensure appropriate measures are installed correctly.
• Reduce call-backs and identify training needs.
IN-PROGRESS MONITORING AND INSPECTING