WRT Study Guide
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1. What is the S500? Standard and Reference guide for professional water damage
restoration.
-Developed by the institution of inspection, cleaning, and restora-
tion certification (IICRC)
2. What is an SDS? Safety Data Sheet
-identifies characteristics of chemicals including what to do if they
are ingested, make contact with eyes, skin, etc..
· The SDS shall be kept within reaching distance of the vehicles
driver, while wearing vehicle seatbelt at all times
3. What is a work authoriza- Contract between the contractor and the home or business owner
tion? or the other party responsible for payment.
4. What is an Antimicrobial Gives consent to use an antimicrobial within the structure.
(Biocide) Authorizatioon? -It should be signed by all materially interested parties.
-The contractor should also provide an SDS for products being
applied.
5. What is the first priority on Worker and occupant health and safety.
each project?
6. What are of the most com- Slip and fall hazards
mon safety concerns at the
work site?
7. What does PPE stand for Personal Protective Equipment
and what are some exam- -Respirator
pes? -Splash goggles
-Water resistant gloves
-Hard hat
-Rubber boots with steel toes
-Protective clothing
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8. How is water damage CATE- By level of contamination based on the source and the surfaces
GORIZED? contacted.
-Categories 1-3
9. Explain category 1 water Originates from a sanitary source & does NOT pose significant risk
damage of sickness.
EX: dishwasher supply line
10. Explain category 2 water Significant contamination, includes risk of sickness or discomfort.
damage EX: overflow from washing machine or dishwasher- has detergents
and soils from clothes or dishes
11. Explain category 3 water Grossly contaminated, may require vacancy of individuals with
damage compromised immune systems.
EX: sewage overflow of waste line beyond the trap, flood from river
overflow, hurricane, etc.
12. What are some examples of Lead, asbestos, mercury, etc.
regulated, hazardous mate-
rials or mold?
13. How is the CLASS of water By potential rate of evaporation based on amount of water and
damage determined? types of materials affected.
-Classes 1-4
14. Explain Class 1 water dam- -Least amount of water absorption & evaporation load.
age -Wet, porous materials represent LESS than 5% of combined floor,
wall, and ceiling surface area in the space.
15. Explain class 2 water dam- -Significant amount of water absorption and evaporation load.
age -Wet, porous materials represent BETWEEN 5-40% of combined
floor, wall, and ceiling surface area in the space.
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1. What is the S500? Standard and Reference guide for professional water damage
restoration.
-Developed by the institution of inspection, cleaning, and restora-
tion certification (IICRC)
2. What is an SDS? Safety Data Sheet
-identifies characteristics of chemicals including what to do if they
are ingested, make contact with eyes, skin, etc..
· The SDS shall be kept within reaching distance of the vehicles
driver, while wearing vehicle seatbelt at all times
3. What is a work authoriza- Contract between the contractor and the home or business owner
tion? or the other party responsible for payment.
4. What is an Antimicrobial Gives consent to use an antimicrobial within the structure.
(Biocide) Authorizatioon? -It should be signed by all materially interested parties.
-The contractor should also provide an SDS for products being
applied.
5. What is the first priority on Worker and occupant health and safety.
each project?
6. What are of the most com- Slip and fall hazards
mon safety concerns at the
work site?
7. What does PPE stand for Personal Protective Equipment
and what are some exam- -Respirator
pes? -Splash goggles
-Water resistant gloves
-Hard hat
-Rubber boots with steel toes
-Protective clothing
, WRT Study Guide
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_e49bwg
8. How is water damage CATE- By level of contamination based on the source and the surfaces
GORIZED? contacted.
-Categories 1-3
9. Explain category 1 water Originates from a sanitary source & does NOT pose significant risk
damage of sickness.
EX: dishwasher supply line
10. Explain category 2 water Significant contamination, includes risk of sickness or discomfort.
damage EX: overflow from washing machine or dishwasher- has detergents
and soils from clothes or dishes
11. Explain category 3 water Grossly contaminated, may require vacancy of individuals with
damage compromised immune systems.
EX: sewage overflow of waste line beyond the trap, flood from river
overflow, hurricane, etc.
12. What are some examples of Lead, asbestos, mercury, etc.
regulated, hazardous mate-
rials or mold?
13. How is the CLASS of water By potential rate of evaporation based on amount of water and
damage determined? types of materials affected.
-Classes 1-4
14. Explain Class 1 water dam- -Least amount of water absorption & evaporation load.
age -Wet, porous materials represent LESS than 5% of combined floor,
wall, and ceiling surface area in the space.
15. Explain class 2 water dam- -Significant amount of water absorption and evaporation load.
age -Wet, porous materials represent BETWEEN 5-40% of combined
floor, wall, and ceiling surface area in the space.
