Mold in the Workplace

In Mold in the Workplace , you'll learn ...

• How to prevent mold problems through moisture control
• How to determine if you have a mold problem
• Mold cleanup and sampling techniques
• Mold remediation guidelines based on the size of the area impacted by mold contamination

Overview

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Credit: 1 CPD

Length: 20 pages

Mold is a hot topic… THE hot topic of concern in the building industry today. Concern about indoor exposure to mold has increased along with public awareness that exposure to mold can cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, including allergic reactions.

This course provides recommendations for the prevention of mold growth and describes measures designed to protect the health of building occupants and workers involved in mold cleanup and prevention.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the environmental conditions necessary for mold growth.
• Recognize potential health effects associated with mold exposure.
• Apply moisture-control practices to prevent mold growth in buildings.
• Develop a mold-remediation plan that incorporates appropriate cleanup methods.
• Select remediation procedures based on the size and severity of the contaminated area.
• Match personal protective equipment to specified mold-remediation activities.
• Compare available mold-sampling methods and determine when sampling is appropriate.
• Identify equipment suitable for a specified mold-remediation task.
• Locate authoritative guidance for additional mold-prevention and remediation information.

Certificate of Completion

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 15 questions. CPD credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.