begin as soon as possible ANS >>> respond quickly & mitigation
2. All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration pro-
fession developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC . ANS
>>> s500
3. to help protect technicians from the many hazards associated with conta-
minated water losses restorers need to have ready access to several items.
these items protect for all to the body. ANS >>> potential
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, 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
migration through the structure. During this process, the restorer inspects all
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, 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
contamination 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 or carries
(disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. ANS >>>
pathogenic
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