Flood Restoration General Safety 2

Question 1

Before entering a flood-damaged structure, what should be shut off first if it is safe to access the panel?

Accepted Answer

The electrical power

Answer

Standing water and energized circuits create electrocution hazards, so electrical power must be de-energized before entry.

Question 2

Category 3 (black) water is most accurately described as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Grossly contaminated water containing pathogens or toxins

Answer

Category 3 water is grossly unsanitary and may contain sewage, chemicals, or harmful microorganisms.

Question 3

Which respiratory protection is generally the minimum for entering a mold-contaminated flood site?

Accepted Answer

An N95 filtering facepiece respirator

Answer

An N95 respirator filters airborne mold spores and particulates that a surgical mask cannot.

Question 4

What is the primary danger of running a gasoline generator inside an enclosed flooded basement?

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide poisoning

Answer

Generators emit carbon monoxide, an odorless gas that can be fatal in enclosed spaces.

Question 5

When lifting heavy, water-soaked materials, what technique reduces back injury?

Accepted Answer

Bend the knees and lift with the legs

Answer

Lifting with the legs and keeping the load close protects the spine from strain.

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