What Hazardous Conditions Are Likely During Burlington Fire Damage Restoration?

1/18/2022 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO Safely Performs Fire Restoration in Burlington Homes

The fire restoration process in a Burlington property comes with many hazards. SERVPRO technicians have extensive training in handling the post-fire cleaning process safely. 

SERVPRO technicians need to inspect many types of issues within a Burlington property before the fire damage cleanup can begin. Numerous areas need scoping, such as: 

• Electrical 
• The structural integrity of the home
• Slip and fall dangers

Electrical Hazards

Often, electricity is not available after a house fire. SERVPRO technicians inspect the home to determine if the power is off entirely or only for a portion of the residential structure. The techs have the training to work around electrical wiring during the restoration service. Finding any areas where the current is live is crucial because water conducts electricity, and the wiring within the property may have gotten saturated during the fire extinguishing efforts. SERVPRO opts for the safest worksite possible and, if necessary, can turn off power to the home entirely and power their equipment with their generators. 

Typical Structural Hazards

A house after a fire can have numerous issues that pose a threat to safety. The technicians wear protective clothing and have the training for the problems to be aware of within a home, such as falling debris, exposed nails, and keeping unauthorized individuals out of the residence. 

Slip and Fall Physical Dangers

While this type of injury is usual, the issue can be avoided through simple preventative actions. The technicians look for slick surfaces from water or a covering in soot and put up the appropriate tape or barriers to keep people from walking through the area. A common problem is someone walking on a wet carpet and falling when their wet shoes contact a tile floor. 

SERVPRO of Bristol at (860) 582-3330 cleans up and restores Bristol properties with fire damage. The certified, trained technicians are available 24/7.