Questions and Answers
1. The most critical course of action in restorative drying is
to and
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 contami- nated 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 the handling 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 of discomfort is said to be _
water.
ANS Category 1
11. Wat
er that has a significant degree of chemical, biological, and/or
physical contamination and a potential to cause sickness or discomfort
is _.
ANS Cat- egory 2
12. Cleaning
procedures must be employed before the drying of a Category 2
water loss can continue. At a minimum, affected (or pad)
must be removed and disposed of, and carpet must be throughly
cleaned using hot water extraction method.
ANS carpet underlay