The most critical course of action in restoration during is to an begin as soon as
possible
respond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession developed by
the restoration industry entitled the IICRC .
s500
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.
potential exposures
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide
1. medical evaluations
2. fit testing
3. 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
before
the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify communicate
and eliminate if reasonably possible
safety hazards
federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of based paint and asbestos
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.
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.
moisture sensor , non-invasive
water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or discomfort is said to be
category 1
water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical contamination and potential
to cause sickness or discomfort is
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 throughly
cleaned using a hot water extraction method.
carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries (disease
causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3.
pathogenic
worker and occupant and safety are the 1st priority on every sewage loss. areas affected by
category 3 water intrusion are marked and posted as potentially hazardous.
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.
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respond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession developed by
the restoration industry entitled the IICRC .
s500
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.
potential exposures
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide
1. medical evaluations
2. fit testing
3. 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
before
the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify communicate
and eliminate if reasonably possible
safety hazards
federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of based paint and asbestos
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.
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.
moisture sensor , non-invasive
water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or discomfort is said to be
category 1
water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical contamination and potential
to cause sickness or discomfort is
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 throughly
cleaned using a hot water extraction method.
carpet underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries (disease
causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3.
pathogenic
worker and occupant and safety are the 1st priority on every sewage loss. areas affected by
category 3 water intrusion are marked and posted as potentially hazardous.
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.
highly porous
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bvactivities
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