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VSI Certified Installer Course Now Available Online To accommodate time constraints on an increasingly busy construction workforce, the Vinyl Siding Institute now ofers its VSI Certifed Installer course online. Information on and registration for the course can be found at vinylsiding.org/how-to-become-a-c-i/. The online course is based on the same materials as the current in-person class that has been taught for more than a decade — the VSI Installation Manual, installing vinyl siding videos and the pre- sentation VSI Certifed Trainers use in classrooms. All materials are based on ASTM D4756, "Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Siding and Soft." Individual chapters are: Tools and Materials; Initial Preparation; Cutting and Fastening Siding; Installing Accessories Before Siding; Installing Horizontal Siding; Installing Vertical Siding; Installing Soft and Fascia; Safety Basics; and Basic Performance, Care, and Rules. As with the classroom course, online certifcation is good for three years, after which time the installer must recertify. Installers must have two years of experience before taking the course. | members and decide on a future course of action that will best serve the health and safety of millions of construction workers across the country." "At frst glance, we have observed that a number of provisions that concerned us in the proposed rule have been left in the fnal rule. Tis makes us continue to question the fnal rule's technological and economic feasibility for the construction industry. In addition, OSHA has added several new provisions not in the proposed rule that we have not had a chance to thoroughly review and consider the impacts. Once we complete our review we will be able to be more specifc about what was released [on March 24]," says Jef Buczkiewicz, president of the Mason Contractors Association of America. Manufacturer BuildClean Dust Control System also issued a statement about the crystalline silica rule. "BuildClean supports eforts to protect the health and safety of occupants and workers," says Brian Paich, busi- ness development manager for ITW BuildClean. "While it is unlikely professional remodeling contractors will work on projects that exceed the new PEL, to protect their clients and workers, it's important for them to understand and control hazardous indoor air pollutants that could be released during a construction project. With limited ways to test jobsite air quality, the average contractor will not know what substances are in the air during a remodel. Tat's why we recommend professional con- tractors seek out and follow reasonable best practices to control airborne jobsite dust." BuildClean recommends industry workers: ¡ ¡ Read and understand the rule ¡ ¡ Estimate the likelihood that the air exceeds the PEL ¡ ¡ Provide respiratory protection ¡ ¡ Take action to contain dust ¡ ¡ Reduce the amount of contaminant in the air through use of: ¡ » Tool systems ¡ » Vacuums ¡ » Tool dust shrouds ¡ » General air scrubbing | "Silica Rule" continued from pg. 10 QualifiedRemodeler.com QR April 2016 15 IN BRIEF ardware Arc itectural Your for Fine "Fine Furniture" ® h Furniture" w w w . m o c k e t t . c o m • 8 0 0 - 5 2 3 - 12 6 9 Visit us in Philadelphia at Booth 3449 May 19 - 21 PCS77 Pop Up Kitchen Grommet with Tamper Resistant GFCI outlets For more info circle 58