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:

• Define the basic characteristics of mold.
• Describe the health effects associated with mold exposure.
• Identify methods for preventing mold growth.
• Explain the components of a mold remediation plan and the available cleanup methods.
• Apply remediation guidelines for various levels of mold contamination.
• Identify types of personal protective equipment and their uses.
• Describe mold sampling methods.
• Recognize the types of equipment used for mold remediation.
• Identify additional references for mold-related issues.

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.