The Mold Prevention and Remediation Awareness Training course provides awareness-level instruction on the best practices for mold prevention, remediation, and cleanup, with a focus on protecting the health of building occupants and workers involved in these processes.
This course is ideal for building managers, custodians, and maintenance personnel, but it also serves as a practical guide for anyone involved in mold remediation. Contractors, industrial hygienists, environmental health and safety experts, and the general public can all benefit from the comprehensive information provided in this training.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
- Understand what mold is, where it thrives indoors, and why it's a concern in our buildings.
- Define terms like Building-Related Illnesses and Sick Building Syndrome to understand potential health effects of mold exposure.
- Learn about the health risks associated with breathing in mold spores.
- Discover specific practices for keeping buildings, crawl spaces, HVAC systems, and high-moisture areas mold-free.
- Learn about the equipment used to assess and remediate mold problems.
- Understand the pros and cons of mold sampling to determine if it's necessary.
- Describe the methods for cleaning up mold and why biocides are not a preferred solution.
- Learn about different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to mold and dust.
- Understand area-specific remediation guidelines, including special considerations for HVAC systems and confined spaces.