Questions and Answers
1. what is the most critical course of action in restorative drying
ANS to respond quickly
2. what is the standard care for water restoration professionals
developed by the restoration industry entitled
ANS IICRC S500
3. to help protect technicians from the many hazards associated with
contam- inated water losses restores need to have ready access to
several items these items protect for all
ANS potential exposures to the body
4. respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must
provide
ANS medical evaluations fit testing and training
5. as a minimum medical requirement technicians performing water
damage restoration services need medical consultation with their
ANS primary health care physician for appropriate immunizations
6. the contract clearly states the agreement between the building
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,owner and the restoration contractor the form specifies who is
responsible for payment and the terms of
ANS payment and should be signed before work begins
7. the most common safety hazards associated with water damaged
structures results in
ANS slips and falls
8. federal regulations apply to the handling of
ANS lead-based paint and asbestos
9. after safety concerns have been addressed and the initial water
source has been stopped the restore must complete an evaluation
of the waters migration through the structure during this process to
restore inspects all
ANS potentially affected areas
10. the ultimate goal is to find the edge of water migration
which moves in a three-dimensional path through the structure this
is accomplished across carpeted surfaces using a
ANS moisture sensor and across most hard surfaces using a moisture meter non-
penetrating moisture meter
11. water from a clean source with no substantial risk of
causing sickness or discomfort is said to be
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, ANS category 1 clean water
12. what are the has a significant degree of chemical biological
and or physical contamination is
ANS Category 2
13. when water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary Source
or carries
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pathogenic disease causing agents it is said to be Category 3
14. worker and occupant health and safety are the first priority on
every sewage loss areas affected by Category 3 water intrusion
are marked and posted as potentially hazardous
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15. when resistance is encountered and Performing proper services
in a catego- ry 3 water loss becomes a challenge restores
ANS stop work immediately and prevent liability
16. losses where regulated or hazardous materials have
contaminated the struc- ture are considered
ANS special situations
17. Third Party Experts are commonly referred to as indoor
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