FSRT Course Study Guide

FSRT Course Study Guide Technicians should not decide they will be able to restore a damaged item until they have ________________ the item and communicated with the customer - Pretested The restoration company works for the property owner, who is the primary customer. a secondary customer is the insurance carrier when the property owner is an ___________. - Insured Smoke and soot particles are visual by-products of ____________ _______________ - Incomplete combustion Heat, fuel and oxygen are the key elements required for ___________ - Combustion The particle size range of combustion smoke particles is ______ to ______ microns - 0.1 to 4.0 microns The general categories into which all smoke residues may be placed are PAH (polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) and __________. - Soot (PIC's) Particles of Incomplete Combustion. Both PAH and soot particles have been reported to be __________ to humans - Carcinogenic A very difficult smoke odor for technicians to overcome is the ___________ odor, also called "Psychological" odor. - heightened awareness To remove high levels of protein odor from surfaces, _____________ is usually required for cleaning protein residues. - Wet cleaning When burned, this material will produce a thick, heavy black smeary residue. - Synthetic Factors to consider in determining the degree of smoke contamination throughout a structure are the air ____________ and ____________ generated during combustion. - Pressures and temperatures The severity of soot contamination increases with a ___________ of oxygen and decreases when a ___________ of oxygen is present during the fire. - Lack / greater quantity During a fire, Smoke can carry vaporized oils, which eventually settle to leave an __________ ___________ on surfaces. - Yellow , oily film Vaporized oils can _________ & _________ - Discolor & Stain The "Psychological" odor - Heightened awareness Black smeary residue is _______. - Synthetic Lighter plastics surfaces subjected to higher temperatures and soot have potential to _________ irreversibly. - Yellow Yellowing of plastics and acrylics means __________ - Oxidation of plastic materials From a common sense perspective, Safety on the job site is the responsibility of - Everyone ______________ requires all United States companies to prepare a HAZCOM program, issue appropriate safety equipment to employees, and provide them with safety training. - Federal regulations Restorers may obtain the most accurate information about potential chemical safety from: _________ Sheets, labels and ___________. - Safety Data / training All restoration chemicals must be kept in properly __________ Containers and secured on the job site. - Labeled Advise the chemically sensitive customers to not be _______ or ________ around affected areas while work is being performed. - In or around. When working with A customer who is chemically ____________, there may be a need for special air filtration devices, cleaning agents and deodorizing agents - Sensitive When working in areas containing loose soot residue, it is highly recommended that restorers use appropriate ________ air scrubbers and don _______ PPE - HEPA air scrubbers and don (PPE) personal protective equipment. _________ And ________ Asbestos are two commonly found invisible safety hazards to be aware of within any structure - Lead and Asbestos __________ is a heavy metal that was commonly incorporated in paint formulation. - Lead ________ is used in siding, roofing, or flooring - Asbestos Toxic materials such as lead and asbestos are most likely to be released from painted surfaces into the air during sanding and demolition - And any disturbance If restoration contractors believe a material contains ______________ they should have the material tested by a qualified laboratory and follow local regulations - asbestos or lead The most important asset a technician can have is proper ____________. - Attitude The work authorization secure as a legal binding agreement between the restore and the customer with financial responsibility, which is the ___________ or _____________ - insured or property owner Safety issues to watch for any fire damage structure include hazard and the buildings ___________. - structural integrity Hot air laden with smoke particles is attracted to __________ surfaces such as outside walls, glass and metallic surfaces. - Cold Emergency board up of fire damaged structures should be _________ with minimal additional _________ - Durable / Damage