This presentation enables plumbing contractors to understand the liabilities behind dealing with sewage overflows and/or black water contaminated areas. Focusing on safety and liability reduction to protect the health and safety of both the occupant and contractor.
4. Category 1 Clean Water
IICRC Definition
Originates from a source that does not pose
substantial harm to humans. Any overflow
with no contaminants, appliance
malfunctions involving water supply lines,
melting ice or snow, falling rainwater,
broken toilet tanks, toilet bowls that do not
contain contaminants or additives, etc.
Examples include:
• Broken water supply lines
• Condensation leaks
• Slab leaks
• Tub or sink overflows without
contaminants
• Melting ice or snow
• Falling rainwater
• Broken toilet tanks/bowls without
contaminants
5. Category 2 Gray Water
IICRC Definition
Contains a significant level of
contamination and has the potential to
cause discomfort or sickness if consumed
by or exposed to humans.
Examples include:
• Discharged water from dishwashers,
washing machines
• Overflows from toilet bowls with some
urine-no feces
• Sump pump failures, seepage due to
hydrostatic pressure
• Broken aquariums or punctured water
beds
6. Category 3 Black Water
IICRC Definition
Contains pathogenic microorganisms,
viruses, bacteria, fungi, toxins, pesticides,
heavy metals, and organic matter. Water
that encompasses a wide range of
potential contaminants in high
concentrations.
Examples include:
• Sewage or other contaminated water
sources entering or affecting the indoor
environment
• Toilet backflows that originate beyond
the trap
• Flooding from seawater, ground surface
water and rising water from rivers or
streams
8. Why is it so important to contact
a certified water damage
professional as quickly as
ADVERSE EFFECTS of
possible?
Water Damage
• Thousands of microorganisms called bloodborne
pathogens flourish in water and water damaged
materials. Over time, these organisms can
multiply to a level that becomes hazardous to
humans; therefore, time is a key factor in dealing
with water damage.
9. • Ensure you prevent the
growth of mold by
contacting a
professional
restoration company
as soon as possible.
In most cases, visible
fungal growth may be
expected within 24-48
hours after substrates
reach sufficient moisture
content.
Mold
10. WHEN BACTERIA REPRODUCE,
THE GENERATION TIME IS SHORT
(MINUTES)
AND IN OTHERS, IT IS QUITE LONG
(HOURS OR DAYS).
E. COLI IS PARTICULARLY PROLIFIC WITH A
E.Coli GENERATION TIME UNDER OPTIMUM CONDITIONS OF
APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES.
(MEANING THERE IS A NEW GENERATION WITHIN
THAT TIME FRAME.)
People who are infected with e.coli may experience stomach cramps , nausea and vomiting.
Some people do not notice any symptoms. Children are more likely than adults to have
symptoms. Symptoms usually start 3 or 4 days after you come in contact with the E. coli.
11. Contaminated Water may have……
Hepatitis B virus Human E. Coli Salmonella
Immunodeficiency
(HBV)
Virus (HIV)
Pathogens Definition: Pathogenic microorganisms that are
present in human blood and can cause disease in humans.
12. Take Immediate
ACTION
FAST RESPONSE to water damage is an important issue, not only from the standpoint
of clean-up methodologies, but also to MINIMIZE THE ADDED EXPENSE of dealing
with Category 3 problems AND THE POTENTIAL ADVERSE HEALTH ISSUES.
13. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Avoid Cross Contamination by making sure your equipment is
cleaned before and after working at a contaminated job-site!
1. Avoid walking into an affected area and walking in unaffected
areas.
2. Always wear (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment to avoid
health risks.
1. Gloves, Booties, Tyvek suit
3. If you have come in contact with contaminated water ensure
you:
1. Wash your hands thoroughly
2. Clean all of your equipment
14. Avenues of infection
• Eyes
• Ingestion
• Nasal mucus membranes
• Open wounds and cuts
• Inhalation
15. HVAC
Water Damage
• Condensation line leaks
• Leaks from exposed duct work
and package units
• Rusted pan will eventually rust
through which can lead to mold
growth in the attic insulation or
drywall ceiling
• Leakage can affect ceiling, drywall
and other property.
16. Overflows caused by Main Line Back-ups
Main Line Blockages:
• Tree Root Intrusion
• Foreign Objects
• Corrosion
• Grease
• Broken Sewer Pipe
• Collapsed Sewer
• Misalligned Sewer line
17. Sub-Structure Sewage
Loss
• Crawl Space Floods
• Basement Floods
• Sewage Leak in a substructure
19. How to protect You & your
company
Ensure you are taking the proper precautions to avoid further property damage.
20. Partner with the right Professional.
» Call a certified professional to ensure industry
standard protocols for mitigation are properly
followed.
» All County has over 15 years experience in
water damage mitigation.
» As a industry leader we pride ourselves in
providing a one stop shop to our clients for
any water damage losses.
» Services in Contents restoration (such as
photos, clothing, paintings) brought back to
its pre-loss condition.
21. Industry Certifications
All County technicians are certified professionals available to you
24 HOURS /7 DAYS A WEEK.
22. FULL SERVICE ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESTORATION
COMPANY
Emergency
Services
Division
Environmental Contents
Division Restoration
Division
Reconstruction
23. All County’s Goal
L
All County Environmental and
Restoration employs the strictest of
policies and procedures on the
professionals working for our team.
With constant job training,
regulation/policy briefings and quality
control measures for every
All County will eliminate your
department updated nearly everyday,
liability by properly mitigating a All County Environmental and
water damage loss.
Restoration is aggressively pursuing
an environmentally sound work ethic.
24. PARTNERSHIP
We look forward to developing a
relationship with your company and
protecting your interests by acting as
a risk management team. All County
will work hand in hand with you to
minimize your company’s exposure to
liability when dealing with water
A PARTNER YOU CAN COUNT ON!
damage, lead, asbestos, and mold
losses.
25. SPIFS
• Spifs will be delivered weekly to your Operations Managers
• All jobs whether sold or not will receive a spif
• $0.00 to $300.00 - $10.00 Gift Card
• Above $300.00 begins a 10%
• $300.00 - $30.00
• $500.00 - $50.00
• $1500.00 - $150.00
• $3000.00 - $300.00
• All spifs will be given in a form of a visa
• You don’t have to claim in your taxes
• Jobs Eligible for spif are:
• Water Damage Mitigation
• Asbestos Abatement
• Lead Abatement
• Mold Remediation
• Reconstruction
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