The most critical course of action in restorative drying is to ___________________
_______________ and begin __________________ as soon as possible. - ANSWER:
Respond Quickly & Mitagation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession
developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC _____________________. -
ANSWER: S500 Standard
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. - ANSWER:
Potential Exposures
Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________ - ANSWER: Medical
Evaluation
Fit Testing
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. - ANSWER: Before
The technician's first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to
identify, communicate and eliminate ______________ _________________ if
reasonably possible. - ANSWER: Safety Hazards
Federal regulations apply to the handling of _________ based paint and asbestos. -
ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: 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. -
ANSWER: Moisture Sensor
Non-invasive
, Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or discomfort
is said to be _____________________ ____ water. - ANSWER: Category 1
Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological and/or physical
contamination and a potential to cause sickness or discomfort is
__________________ ____. - ANSWER: 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 thoroughly cleaned using a hot water extraction
method. - ANSWER: Carpet Pads
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries
___________________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. -
ANSWER: Pathogenic
Worker and occupant __________________ and safety are the first priority on every
sewage loss. Areas affected by Category 3 water intrusion are marked and posted as
potentially hazardous. - ANSWER: 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. - ANSWER: Highly Porous
When resistance is encountered and performing proper services in a Category 3
water loss becomes a challenge, restorers ______________ ________________
immediately to prevent liability and address the conflict. - ANSWER: Stop Work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals,
or ________. - ANSWER: IEP's
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure do
not change the _______________________ of water. - ANSWER: Category
Pre-existing conditions should be identified, documented and communicated to all
________________ ________________________ parties during the initial
inspection. - ANSWER: Martially Interested
When carpet delamination (the loss of integrity in the adhesives used to laminate
the _____________________ and ________________________ backings) has
occurred, further damage is very likely. For this reason, when extensive carpet
delamination is discovered, technicians must call it to the attention of all materially
interested parties, document the condition and suggest __________________. -
ANSWER: Primary
Secondary
Replacement