Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare to mitigate water damage.
- Area of water damage is assessed, category and extent of water damage are determined, and issues are clarified.
- Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements.
- Suitable water extraction method is determined and technique for pumping extracted water is identified and confirmed.
- Equipment isselected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.
- Tasks are sequenced to ensure maximum efficiency for completion.
- Signs and barricades are selected and installed according to health and safety, and company requirements.
- Undertake water mitigation processes.
- Furniture and fittings are moved or removed according to job, health and safety, and company requirements.
- Water source is eliminated or contained according to health and safety and company requirements.
- Excess water is extracted and disposed of safely using required equipment and according to health and safety and company requirements.
- In-structure drying equipment is activated as required and drying progress is monitored according to company requirements.
- Work area is treated with antimicrobial chemicals as required.
- Options for carpet restoration or replacement are identified and discussed with client.
- Secure work site.
- Furniture and fittings are returned to original position according to client requests, and health and safety requirements.
- Site is assessed as safe for access, and level of access allowed is communicated to client and required personnel.
- Signs and barricades are removed according to health and safety, and company requirements.
- Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals.