The most critical course of action in restorative drying is to ___________________
_______________ and begin __________________ as soon as possible. Right Ans -
Respond Quickly & Mitagation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration
profession developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC
_____________________. Right Ans - S500 Standard
To help protect technicians from the many hazards associated with
contaminated water losses, restorers need to have ready access to several
items. These items protect for all ____________________ _________________ to the body.
Right Ans - Potential Exposures
Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________ Right Ans - Medical Evaluation
Fit Testing
Training
The contract clearly states the agreement between the building owner and the
restoration contractor. The form specifies who is responsible for payment and
should be signed ______________________ work begins. Right Ans - Before
The technician's first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to
identify, communicate and eliminate ______________ _________________ if reasonably
possible. Right Ans - Safety Hazards
Federal regulations apply to the handling of _________ based paint and asbestos.
Right Ans - Lead
After safety concerns have been addressed and the initial water source has
been stopped, the restorer must complete an evaluation of the water's
migration through the structure. During this process, the restorer inspects all
_________________ ____________________ areas. Right Ans - Potentially Affected
,The ultimate goal is to find the "edge" of water migration, which moves in a
three-dimensional path throughout the structure. This is accomplished across
carpeted surfaces using a ______________ _______________, and across most hard
surfaces using a ______________________________ (non-penetrating) moisture meter.
Right Ans - Moisture Sensor
Non-invasive
Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or
discomfort is said to be _____________________ ____ water. Right Ans - Category
1
Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological and/or physical
contamination and a potential to cause sickness or discomfort is
__________________ ____. Right Ans - Category 2
Cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a Category 2
water loss can continue. At a minimum, affected __________________ must be
removed and disposed of, and carpet must be thoroughly cleaned using a hot
water extraction method. Right Ans - Carpet Pads
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries
___________________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. Right
Ans - Pathogenic
Worker and occupant __________________ and safety are the first priority on every
sewage loss. Areas affected by Category 3 water intrusion are marked and
posted as potentially hazardous. Right Ans - Health
Various cleaning and decontamination procedures must be used on Category
3 water losses, including the removal of all ________________ _________________
materials affected by the water intrusion. Right Ans - Highly Porous
When resistance is encountered and performing proper services in a Category
3 water loss becomes a challenge, restorers ______________ ________________
immediately to prevent liability and address the conflict. Right Ans - Stop
Work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental
Professionals, or ________. Right Ans - IEP's
, Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the
structure do not change the _______________________ of water. Right Ans -
Category
Pre-existing conditions should be identified, documented and communicated
to all ________________ ________________________ parties during the initial inspection.
Right Ans - Martially Interested
When carpet delamination (the loss of integrity in the adhesives used to
laminate the _____________________ and ________________________ backings) has
occurred, further damage is very likely. For this reason, when extensive carpet
delamination is discovered, technicians must call it to the attention of all
materially interested parties, document the condition and suggest
__________________. Right Ans - Primary
Secondary
Replacement
There are a number of causes for carpet delamination — many of them
related to ___________________________ restoration activities. Right Ans -
Improper
Typical causes of carpet delamination are:
_____________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________ _____________________________ Right Ans - Improper
Handling of Wet Carpet
Improper Pad/Cushion
Improper Disengaging
Improper Installation
Overly Aggressive Extraction
Many building materials will absorb excess water vapor and suffer damage,
especially when air is allowed to remain above ________% relative humidity.
Right Ans - 70%
Hygroscopic materials gain and lose moisture continually in an effort to
___________________ with the water content in the surrounding air mass. The