Create a water damage mitigation program

To create a water damage mitigation program, focus on prevention, rapid response, and proper safety measures. Here's a basic outline:

1. Prevention

   • Regular inspections: Check for leaks, cracks, and potential sources of water intrusion. Address these issues promptly.
   • Proper sealing: Use appropriate waterproofing and crack prevention membranes in areas prone to water exposure [1], [2], [3].

2. Rapid Response

   • Emergency procedures: Develop clear procedures for responding to water damage incidents, including who to contact and steps to take immediately.
   • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ensure availability and proper use of PPE, such as impervious gloves and eye protection, during cleanup [1], [2], [4].
   • Containment: Have materials like absorbing materials and containers readily available to contain leaks and spills [1], [2], [4], [5], [6], [7].

3. Cleanup and Safety

   • Ventilation: Ensure adequate ventilation in the affected area [1], [2], [4], [8], [5], [7].
   • Safe handling: Use good industrial hygiene practices. Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and do not breathe dust, fumes, vapors, or spray [1], [2], [4], [5], [7].
   • Waste disposal: Dispose of contaminated materials according to local, state, and federal regulations [1], [2], [4], [5], [6].

4. Training and Awareness

   • Training programs: Conduct regular training sessions to educate employees on water damage prevention, response procedures, and safety protocols.
   • First aid: Ensure employees know first aid measures for exposure to materials, including flushing eyes or skin with water and seeking medical attention if needed [8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], [14], [15], [16], [3], [17], [18].

5. Storage

   • Store locked up and out of reach of children [1], [2], [5].
   • Keep containers tightly closed [1], [2], [5].

Remember to always refer to the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for specific products being used, as they contain important safety information [1], [2], [4], [8], [5], [6], [19], [7], [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], [20], [14], [15], [16], [3], [17], [18].