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Site preparation and personal
protective equipment (PPE)
Insulating is a safe DIY project when the insulation is
installed properly. Refer to the following tool checklist and
tips before beginning insulation projects.
Gather the proper equipment, tools and
protective clothing
Special equipment
• Portable work light
• Boards or sheets of plywood (provide a safe place to sit
or kneel in an unnished attic and a surface on which to
cut the insulation)
• Insulation supports (for holding the insulation up
under oors)
• Pole or rake (for pushing insulation into out-of-the-way
places in attics/at ceilings)
Basic tools
• Tape measure
• Utility knife or insulation saw – a knife with a serrated
blade is best. Blades should be replaced periodically as
they tend to dull during use.
• Straightedge or 2 x 4 (for cutting insulation)
• Lightweight, squeeze-type stapler (if installing faced
insulation)
• Screw gun (drill) and appropriate fasteners
Protective gear
• Work gloves, loose-tting, long-sleeved shirt,
• long pants and cap
• OSHA-approved safety glasses for overhead work
• Disposable dust respirator is recommended, but not
required (NIOSH-certied – N95 or greater)
Air sealing
Proper air sealing should be completed prior to
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insulation to ensure full performance of the insulation.
Verify all holes and seams between sheet goods such
as drywall, sheathing, and subooring at the building
envelope are sealed with the durable caulk, tape, and/or
foam seals.
Tips for controlling and reducing dust
Another important safety consideration when handling
insulation is dust control. These recommended work
practices help to minimize itching of the skin.
1. Store the material to protect against damage.
2. Unpack the material at the installation site.
3. Cut the insulation on a at surface. Use a sharp knife
with serrated edge. Don’t use a saw, unless hard roof
boards need to be cut.
4. Open a door or open a window to ensure good
ventilation.
5. Organize workplace in a manner that makes all
installation easy.
6. Cover open ventilation ducts to reduce particulate in
the ducts.
7. In conned spaces with poor ventilation, use
protective goggles and a dust mask.
8. Keep workplace clean. Prevent whirling dust. Use a
vacuum cleaner, not a broom.
9. If skin irritation occurs, don’t rub. Wash the area in
cold water. Change clothes and wash on completing
work.
10. Do not use compressed air for clean-up unless there
is no other effective method. If compressed air must
be used, other workers must leave the site.
11. Avoid unnecessary handling of scrap materials by
placing them in waste disposal containers before
removing them from the site.
Safe Occupancy
There are no re-entry / re-occupancy requirements for
this project. You may re-enter the premises immediately
following installation.
Safe Occupancy
Section 410-66, of the 1978 National electrical Code
states: Recessed portions of enclosures, other than
points of support, shall be spaced at least ½ inch from
combustible materials. Thermal insulation shall not be
installed within 3 inches of the recessed xture enclosure,
wiring compartment or ballasts and shall not be installed
above the xtures as to entrap heat and prevent free
circulation of air unless xture is otherwise approved for
that purpose.
Site preparation and PPE