QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. The most
critical course of action in restoration during is to an begin
as soon as possible
ANS respond quickly & mitigation
2. All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water
restoration profession developed by the restoration industry
entitled the IICRC .
ANS s500
3. 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.
ANS potential exposures
4. respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must
provide
ANS 1. medical evaluations
2. fit testing
,3. training
5. 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
ANS before
6. the technicians first
responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify
communicate and eliminate if reasonably possible
ANS safety hazards
7. federal
regulations apply to handling or disturbing of based paint
and asbestos
ANS lead
8. After safety concerns have been addressed and the initial water
source has been stopped, the restorer must complete an
evaluation of the water's mi- gration through the structure.
During this process, the restorer inspects all
areas.
ANS potentially affected
, 9. 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.
ANS moisture sensor, non-invasive
10. water from a clean source with no substantial risk of
causing sickness or discomfort is said to be
ANS category 1
11. water
that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical
con- tamination and potential to cause sickness or discomfort is
ANS category 2
12. 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 throughly cleaned using a hot
water extraction method.
ANS carpet underlay
13. When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source