Volume 3: SALVAGE

Question 1

the protection of buildings and their contents from unnecessary damage due to water, smoke and heat.”

Answer 1

Salvage

Question 2

Tools and equipment used in salvage

Answer 2

Plastic
Salvage covers
Salvage cord
2- hooks
Salvage pan
Submersible pump
Squeegees
Sprinkler shut-offs
Sawdust
Shovels
Staple gun
Lath
Ladders
Pike poles
Floor runners
Water vac
Hose
Blowers

Question 3

Rubberized duck covers require the application of

Answer 3

Soapstone

Question 4

FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS

1. Place cover on a clean dry surface, which side is up?

Answer 4

Finished side up

Question 5

FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS

How many members is needed to fold the salvage cover and where do they take their position?

Answer 5

2 members take positions at opposite ends of the cover

Question 6

FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS

3. Place _____ hand flat on end of cover _____ feet in. With _____ hand, reach over and grasp corner, and fold over.

Answer 6

Outside hand
3 feet in
Outside hand

Question 7

FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS

4. Place hand flat on the border of the two folds in center; reach over with other hand and fold. Cover is now ___of its full width.

Answer 7

1/4th

Question 8

FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS

How do you remove air from the cover when folding?

Answer 8

By pushing floor brushes the length of the cover

Question 9

FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS

6. Two members face each other at one end of cover and fold end in approximately __-__ inches. Place outside hands on inside edge of fold, palms ____. Place inside hands, palms ___, under edge of cover __-__ inches from outside hands.

Answer 9

8-10 inches
Palms down
Palms up
8-10 inches

Question 10

FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS

Secure both ends of cover with__________or large__________

Answer 10

Salvage cord or large rubber bands

Question 11

CARRYING SALVAGE COVERS

When carrying one salvage cover over shoulder, which is the acceptable shoulder?

Answer 11

Either shoulder is acceptable

Question 12

CARRYING SALVAGE COVERS

When carrying two salvage covers at the same time, the second cover is most easily carried on the _____ and ____ opposite the shoulder being used.

Answer 12

Forearm and hip

Question 13

THROWING SALVAGE COVERS

This is a quick method of covering stock, counters, merchandise or furniture where there is no danger of breakage.

Answer 13

One member throw

Question 14

THROWING SALVAGE COVERS

One Member Throw

In making this throw, the use of either arm is acceptable. The directions given are for a

Answer 14

Right handed person

Question 15

One member throw

1. Place center of folded cover over ____ forearm; grasp _____ fold with thumb and fingers of left hand.
2. With palm down, reach in with right hand next to body; grasp _____ or ____ top folds.

Answer 15

Left
Bottom fold
Three to four top folds

Question 16

A two-member operation used where conditions require the careful placing of a cover to avoid displacing or damaging goods. Counters or tables displaying fragile merchandise are best covered by this method.

Answer 16

Counter pay off

Question 17

Counter pay off

1. With center fold of cover next to counter, one member holds folded cover with both ______;
2. Second person grasps the top fold with both hands palms _____; walks backward until the cover is stretched taut. During this operation, first member elevates his forearms to hold tension on the cover and to keep it off the floor.

Answer 17

Forearms
Palms down

Question 18

Used in covering piles of merchandise or objects over which there is plenty of room to float a cover. This method permits the complete covering of materials quickly and effectively if the top of the object or material to be covered is within reach.

Answer 18

Two member balloon

Question 19

The beginning steps of a two member balloon to stretch out the salvage cover taut is the same as what method

Answer 19

Counter pay off

Question 20

Two member balloon

3. Both members turn cover so the ______ fold is up and the center of the cover is hanging down. Grasp a fold in each hand, keeping cover elevated.
4. Both members pull cover taut; feet well braced; _____ foot back; elbows high; palms ____.

Answer 20

Double fold
Inside foot back
Palms down

Question 21

Two member balloon

5. Both members working in unison snap cover up quickly so that air can get underneath, forming a balloon; let go with ______ hands; float cover over object with _____ hands.

Answer 21

Outside hands
Inside hands

Question 22

When a number of covers are required to protect large areas, it becomes necessary to seal the covers (commonly referred to as

Answer 22

Bagging

Question 23

Sealing/bagging

1. Lay cover finish side ___.
2. Fold the end edge or side of cover back approximately ___ foot.

Answer 23

Finished side up
One foot

Question 24

Sealing/bagging

3. Grasp adjoining cover; pull it over the one-foot lap of first cover until edges are ____.
4. With members well spaced, all members grasp both edges and ______ ______ until lap is completed.

Answer 24

Edges are even
Roll together

Question 25

Sealing/bagging 5. When sealing floors, a ____-foot minimum lap up walls should be considered. 6. ______ may be used in lieu of covers.

Answer 25

One foot Plastic

Question 26

Merchandise stored on shelves or racks may be protected by hanging covers, however it is more efficient to use ______. If covers are used, hang them by means of ______ _____, ______ ______, or nails placed through the grommets. Allow covers to overlap.

Answer 26

Plastic Salvage cord, salvage covers

Question 27

HANGING SALVAGE COVERS _____ placed along the top edge of a cover can be used to hold it in place.

Answer 27

Weights

Question 28

HANGING SALVAGE COVERS If possible, hang covers at a point _______than the shelving. When using staples in conjunction with plastic, ____ ____ edges to prevent plastic from tearing.

Answer 28

Higher than Double over

Question 29

A method of directing water from upper floors. The number of covers used is dependent upon the length of the stairway.

Answer 29

Stairway drain

Question 30

Stairway drain Covers, are laid starting at the ______and working to the _____.

Answer 30

Bottom and working to the top

Question 31

Stairway drain As covers are laid up stairwell, members open cover and secure to

Answer 31

Handrails or walls

Question 32

Stairway drain The top edge of the upper cover should be placed beneath the lip of the.

Answer 32

Top step

Question 33

_____ shall not be used for drains on stairways that are used for foot traffic.

Answer 33

Plastic

Question 34

When leaks are in close proximity to a window, this drain can be used to direct water to the outside of a building.

Answer 34

Window drain

Question 35

Window drains may also be used in conjunction with __________and ____________

Answer 35

Catch basins and submersible pumps

Question 36

The two most common window drain configurations are

Answer 36

Window drain with ladder Pike pole drain

Question 37

Window drain with ladder Which way do the rungs face

Answer 37

Rungs down

Question 38

Window drain with ladder 2. Place other end of ladder under leak; support it at an angle by securing it to an improvised _____________ or by best available means.

Answer 38

Step ladder

Question 39

Pike pole drain 3. Insert points of hooks through top ________; fold edge of cover down enough to clear hooks. 4. Lap cover over pike poles; roll poles and cover toward the _______ until the desired width is reached.

Answer 39

Grommets Middle

Question 40

Pike pole drain 5. Place _______ end of drain out of window; fasten upper end by placing pike pole hooks over rungs of ladders, pipes, high pieces of furniture or by driving points of pike poles into the wall.

Answer 40

Handle end

Question 41

A method of using a salvage cover or plastic to impound water leaking through ceilings that cannot be directed to the outside of a building by means of other improvised drains.

Answer 41

Catch basin

Question 42

Catch basin 3. Water is removed from a catchall by____ _____ _____ etc

Answer 42

Siphoning, pumping, water vac

Question 43

Dewatering When normal methods of water removal are impractical, the following alternates may be used:

Answer 43

Sewer pipes Scuppers Floor drain Toilet bowls etc

Question 44

Dewatering Before removing toilet bowls, be sure water supply is

Answer 44

Shut off