Mold - Awareness Training (2 Hour)

The mold awareness training course provides a basic understanding of what molds are, why they can become a problem, and what building owners and occupants can do to reduce control exposure and reduce potential liabilities.

Description

This training session covers the basics of mold and how to deal with it.  Topic discussed include a background on mold, the potential health effects of exposure, an overview of prevention and abatement methods and employee exposure protection. 

The class is designed for building owners, facility managers and for employees who may come in contact with mold in the buildings where they work. 

The class is not intended for individuals who will perform mold abatement.

Topics Covered

  • What is mold?
  • Why can mold be a problem (and when isn't it)?
  • What can be done to assess the problem?
  • What can be done to alleviate the problem?
  • What regulations and guidelines exist for mold-related work?
  • What are the liability issues relating to mold?

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