FIRE
This item should be checked monthly and replaced at least every 10 years to help prevent fire-related injuries.
What is a smoke detector?
This is the first thing SERVPRO does when responding to a water loss.
What is assess the damage (or inspect the site)?
Mold spores need moisture, organic material, and this condition to grow.
What is the right temperature (or warmth)?
This piece of PPE protects your lungs from harmful particles, spores, and contaminants.
What is a respirator (or mask)?
SERVPRO techs use this app to capture job details, photos, and daily notes.
What is DryBook (or the DryBook Mobile App)?
After a fire, SERVPRO uses this method to remove smoky odors from the air.
What is thermal fogging or ozone treatment?
SERVPRO uses these machines to speed up evaporation during water mitigation.
What are air movers?
This type of mold is commonly black and often cited in news stories.
What is Stachybotrys (or black mold)?
These are worn to prevent contamination of clothing and skin during mold or biohazard jobs.
What are coveralls (or Tyvek suits)?
This type of documentation is required every day work is performed on-site.
What is a daily job diary (or daily log)?
This common kitchen appliance is one of the leading causes of home fires.
What is a stove or range?
This category of water, also called "black water," contains contaminants and is considered dangerous.
What is Category 3 water?
SERVPRO uses this type of equipment to help contain mold spores during remediation.
What is an air scrubber or negative air machine?
These items protect the eyes from splashes during chemical or water extraction work.
What are safety goggles?
This visual form of documentation is essential for proving pre-existing conditions and validating work completed.
What are job photos?
This SERVPRO process involves cleaning ceilings, walls, and other surfaces to remove soot after fire damage.
What is fire restoration or soot cleaning?
If left untreated, this secondary issue can start forming within 24-48 hours after water damage.
What is mold?
When you suspect mold, SERVPRO advises you not to do this before professionals assess the area.
What is disturb or spray it with bleach?
You should always do this before putting on and after removing PPE.
What is wash your hands (or sanitize)?
Before starting work, this must be signed by the customer to authorize services.
What is the Authorization to Perform Services (or Work Authorization)?
If you see this kind of fire extinguisher in a commercial kitchen, it's there to handle grease fires.
What is a Class K fire extinguisher?
This tool tells us how much moisture is hiding behind walls and under floors.
What is a moisture meter (or hygrometer)?
This U.S. government agency states that mold can cause health effects and should be cleaned promptly.
What is the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)?
This type of PPE must be fitted to the employee to ensure a proper seal.
What is a half-face or full-face respirator?
This kind of documentation tracks the moisture levels in materials throughout the drying process.
What is a moisture map or drying log?