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Upcoming Events
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| Date | Event | Register | More info |
| Sept. 17, 2025, 8:30 a.m. | RRP Initial Renovator Course- September 17, 2025 | Registration |
This Lead Renovator RRP Initial Certification course is 8 hours in length and includes approved lead safety training and the required certification exam.
Any contractor performing qualifying renovation, repair, or painting (RRP) work on pre-1978 homes or child-occupied facilities must employ at least one Certified Renovator who has completed this training.
*Cost for this course per person is $400.00*
RRP Cancellation Policy
Cancellations less than 48 hours before the class begins will receive no refund.
Cancellations more than 48 hours before the class begins will receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee.
Refunds will be provided within 10 business days by the same method of payment used to register for the course.
| Oct. 1, 2025, 9 a.m. | Health & Safety- October 1st - October 3rd | Registration |
Course Description: Comprehensive Weatherization Health and Safety Training
This intensive 2-day course provides weatherization professionals with a foundational understanding of essential health and safety principles applicable to all aspects of residential energy efficiency upgrades. Participants will learn to recognize common workplace hazards, implement effective risk mitigation strategies, and adopt best practices to ensure a safe and healthy working environment throughout their weatherization activities. The course emphasizes proactive safety measures to protect workers and building occupants across a variety of weatherization tasks.
*OWTC Cancellation Policy Cancellations less than 7 calendar days before the class begins will incur a cancellation fee of $150*
Over the two days, key topics will include:
• Foundations of Workplace Safety: Introduction to hazard identification, risk assessment, and the hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE).
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Essentials: Understanding the importance of various types of PPE (head, eye, face, hand, foot protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection), proper selection, fit, use, inspection, and maintenance for different weatherization tasks.
• Safe Work Practices for Common Hazards:
o Slips, Trips, and Falls: Identifying and mitigating slip, trip, and fall hazards on various work surfaces and during transitions.
o Lifting and Material Handling: Implementing proper lifting techniques and using equipment safely to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
o Working at Heights Safely: Understanding fall hazards, proper ladder use, and the basics of fall protection systems (if applicable to general tasks).
o Hand and Power Tool Safety: Safe operation, inspection, and maintenance of common hand and power tools used in weatherization.
o Electrical Safety Basics: Recognizing electrical hazards (shocks, burns), safe work practices around electrical systems, and proper use of extension cords and power strips.
• Respiratory Health and Safety: Understanding common airborne contaminants encountered during weatherization (dust, insulation fibers, mold), the importance of ventilation and dust control, and basic respirator use and care.
• Chemical Safety Awareness: Understanding the potential hazards of common weatherization materials (sealants, adhesives), interpreting Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and practicing safe handling and storage.
• Working in Varying Environmental Conditions: Recognizing and mitigating risks associated with extreme temperatures (heat stress, cold stress), confined spaces (awareness level), and poor lighting.
• Emergency Preparedness and Response: Basic first aid awareness, emergency procedures, and knowing how to respond to common workplace incidents.
• Maintaining a Safe Work Environment: Housekeeping practices, proper waste disposal, and fostering a culture of safety on the job site.
• Introduction to Relevant Safety Regulations and Best Practices: Overview of key OSHA requirements and general industry safety guidelines applicable to weatherization.
Target Audience:
This course is designed for all individuals involved in residential weatherization programs who perform energy efficiency upgrades, including new and experienced technicians, energy auditors, and crew members seeking a comprehensive understanding of general health and safety principles.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify common health and safety hazards encountered in various weatherization tasks.
• Understand and apply the hierarchy of controls to minimize risks.
• Select, use, and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for different jobs.
• Implement safe work practices to prevent slips, trips, falls, lifting injuries, and tool-related incidents.
• Recognize basic electrical hazards and practice safe work procedures.
• Understand the importance of respiratory protection and implement basic dust control measures.
• Handle and store common weatherization chemicals safely.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with varying environmental conditions.
• Understand basic emergency response procedures.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
• Demonstrate awareness of relevant safety regulations and best practices.
Certification:
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate of completion in Weatherization Health and Safety.
| Oct. 16, 2025, 8:30 a.m. | RRP Initial Renovator Course- October 16th, 2025 | Registration |
This Lead Renovator RRP Initial Certification course is 8 hours in length and includes approved lead safety training and the required certification exam.
Any contractor performing qualifying renovation, repair, or painting (RRP) work on pre-1978 homes or child-occupied facilities must employ at least one Certified Renovator who has completed this training.
*Cost for this course per person is $400.00*
RRP Cancellation Policy
Cancellations less than 48 hours before the class begins will receive no refund.
Cancellations more than 48 hours before the class begins will receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee.
Refunds will be provided within 10 business days by the same method of payment used to register for the course.
| Oct. 21, 2025, 9 a.m. | Attic Safety- October 21st - October 22nd, 2025 | Registration |
Course Description: Weatherization Attic Safety Training
This comprehensive 2-day course equips weatherization professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to safely and effectively perform energy-saving upgrades within attic environments. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of potential hazards, best safety practices, and techniques for navigating and working in attics while prioritizing their well-being and the integrity of the building. Through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on exercises, attendees will develop confidence and competence to execute attic weatherization projects safely and efficiently.
OWTC Cancellation Policy
Cancellations less than 7 calendar days before the class begins will incur a cancellation fee of $150.
Key topics covered over the two days include:
• Identifying Potential Hazards: Recognizing structural issues, electrical dangers, air quality concerns (mold, dust, insulation), temperature extremes, confined space risks, and pest/animal infestations.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Proper selection, inspection, use, and maintenance of respirators, protective suits, gloves, eye protection, and head protection.
• Safe Access and Egress: Establishing safe pathways, proper ladder use, and identifying emergency escape routes.
• Tool and Equipment Safety: Safe operation and maintenance of common weatherization tools used in attics.
• Working at Heights: Understanding and implementing fall protection measures.
• Hazard Communication: Interpreting Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and safe handling of weatherization materials.
• Lockout/Tagout Procedures: Safely isolating energy sources.
• Emergency Preparedness: Developing and practicing response plans for attic incidents.
• Safe Material Handling: Techniques for transporting and handling insulation and other materials.
• Ventilation and Air Quality Control: Understanding attic ventilation and minimizing exposure to contaminants.
• Working Around Obstructions: Safely navigating and working in complex attic spaces.
• Maintaining Situational Awareness and Effective Communication.
• Hands-on Practical Exercises: Applying learned safety techniques in a simulated attic environment.
Target Audience:
This course is designed for individuals involved in residential weatherization programs, including energy auditors, insulation installers, crew leaders, and quality control inspectors who work in or around attic spaces.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify common safety hazards present in attic environments.
• Select and properly use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Implement safe procedures for accessing and egressing attics.
• Operate tools and equipment safely in attic spaces.
• Understand and apply fall protection measures.
• Recognize and mitigate air quality hazards in attics.
• Practice safe material handling techniques.
• Develop and understand emergency response procedures for attic-related incidents.
• Communicate effectively to ensure a safe working environment.
Certification:
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion in Weatherization Attic Safety Training.