GLOSSARY

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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

The breathing system. This includes the lungs and all passages to the air outside the body (trachea or _windpipe,_ larynx, mouth and nose), plus the associated nervous system and circulatory supply components.


RESPOND TO CLEANING

To release fire or other residues to a satisfactory degree by the application of restorative cleaning procedures.


RESTORATIVE CLEANING

The application of procedures designed to remove damaging residues from a particular surface while retaining as much of the original character as possible, often requiring the use of specialized or unorthodox techniques and equipment.


RESTORATIVE DRYING

The removal of water and excess moisture and humidity from a structure and damaged materials following an unwanted release or infiltration of water from several possible sources, and returning that structure and its components and contents to near as possible pre incident conditions


RESTORE

To return to pre-damage condition by the removal of damaging residues or odour: to remedy damage or distress while preserving the original components and appearance to the fullest possible degree.


RESTORER

The restoration contractor or firm that is responsible for the restoration of damaged structures and/or contents.


RETARDANT

A substance which slows or blocks the progress of some process or peril, such as moisture, mildew, fire or soiling.


RISER

1. The vertical face of a stair step; 2. any vertical plumbing, electrical, sprinkler or air duct line which extends vertically one story or more; 3. a platform on the stage of a theatre or concert hall.


RISK

The probability of injury, disease or death under specific circumstances. In quantitative terms, risk is expressed in values ranging from zero (0), representing the certainty that harm will not occur, to one (1) representing the certainty that harm will occur.


RISK ASSESSMENT

1. The use of factual information to define the nature and impact of an adverse effect from exposure of individuals or populations to hazardous materials and situations. 2. The quantitative or qualitative evaluation to determine the probable level of risk.