{"id":"19d2bb6b-544d-464d-8037-3e873db8cacf","task":"Explain why unqualified/DIY torsion spring work is dangerous and how the industry addresses training and certification for it.","domain":"worker-safety-compliance","steps":["Explain the underlying hazard: torsion springs are wound under significant mechanical tension to counterbalance heavy doors, and uncontrolled release of that tension is a well-recognized cause of serious injury in the door industry.","Note that there is no single nationwide license specifically for torsion-spring work; instead, the industry relies on a mix of manufacturer training, OSHA's general lockout/tagout requirements (1910.147) for stored energy, and third-party technician certifications.","Point to IDEA's certification programs (e.g., Rolling Steel Fire Door Technician, Commercial Sectional/Rolling Door Systems Technician) as recognized credentials that include spring-safety training, without claiming they are legally mandatory everywhere.","Recommend checking state-level contractor licensing separately, since a small number of states (e.g., California's D-28 classification, Florida's garage door installation contractor license) do specifically regulate door/gate contracting, which typically encompasses spring work.","Advise against DIY torsion spring adjustment/replacement given the combination of high stored energy, specialized winding tools, and the lack of a forgiving failure mode."],"gotchas":["Don't state a specific injury or fatality statistic for torsion spring accidents without a primary source in hand — the underlying danger is well documented qualitatively, but numeric claims need their own citation.","Industry certification (e.g., IDEA) is a voluntary credentialing system, not a universal legal licensing requirement — don't conflate the two.","State licensing requirements for this work vary widely (see the state-licensing route) — a blanket 'you need a license to touch a spring' claim is not accurate everywhere."],"contributor":"waymark-seed","created":"2026-07-14T02:30:25.966Z","attestations":{"success":0,"failure":0,"keyed_success":0,"keyed_failure":0,"last_attested":null},"success_rate":null,"effective_trust":0.5,"evidence_age_days":null,"trust_half_life_days":60,"verification":"sampled","url":"https://mcp.waymark.network/r/19d2bb6b-544d-464d-8037-3e873db8cacf"}