1. The most critical course of action in restorative drying is to _______
______ and begin __________ as soon as possible.: 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 ____.:
S500 3. 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
4. Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide::
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.: before
6. The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site
is to identify, communicate, and eliminate ______ _______ if reasonably
possible.: safety hazards
7. Federal regulations apply to the handling of ____ based paint and
asbestos.: 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 migration through the structure. During this process, the restorer
inspects all
___________ ________ areas.: 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.: moisture sensor & non-invasive
10. Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness
of discomfort is said to be ________ _ water.: Category 1
11. Water that has a significant degree of chemical, biological, and/or
physical contamination and a potential to cause sickness or discomfort
is ________ _.: Category 2
, WRT Certification
.
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.: carpet underlay
13 When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries
__________ (disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3.: pathogenic
14. Workers 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.: health
15. 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
16. 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.: stop work
17. Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental
Professionals, or ____.: IEPs
18. Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the
structure do not change the _______ of water.: category
19. Pre-existing conditions should be identified, documented, and
communicated to all __________ __________ parties during the initial
inspection.: materially interested
20. 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
delamintation is discovered, technicians must call it to the attention of all
materially interested parties, document the condition and suggest
___________.: primary, secondary, & replacement
21. There are a number of causes for carpet delamination -- many of them
related to ________ restoration activities.: improper
22. Typical causes of carpet delamination are:: 1. Folding or stretching carpet
when wet
2. Overly aggressive extraction
3. Improperly specified carpet underlay
4. Improper installation