Mold Awareness and Basic Remediation Strategies

Class available at client site only or client-held class at NATEC. Call for pricing.

Duration: 4-6 Hours

NATEC International, Inc. presents the Mold Awareness and basic Remediation Strategies course, offering essential insights into mold prevention and remediation based on the EPA’s March 2001 guidelines from “Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings.” This awareness level course is designed to benefit a wide range of professionals from environmental health practitioners to building managers, offering critical understanding and approaches to mold issues.

Who Should Attend:

• Public Health and Environmental Health Professionals
• Building Managers and Custodians
• Remediation Specialists
• Contractors and Construction Managers
• Other professionals engaged in mold remediation efforts

Course Objectives:

Participants will:

• An understanding of mold biology and growth conditions.
• Skills to identify mold and moisture in buildings.
• Knowledge of effective remediation practices for mold removal.
• Insight into protective measures and equipment for safe mold remediation.
• Techniques for communicating with building occupants regarding mold issues.

Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to Molds: Understanding the fundamentals of mold growth and its health implications.
2. Why and Where Mold Grows: Factors contributing to mold growth and common locations.
3. Finding Mold and Moisture: Techniques for detecting mold and underlying moisture sources.
4. General Basic Remediation Issues: Overview of remediation methods and considerations for different mold situations.
5. Large Areas and Other Special Concerns: Overview of extensive mold contaminations and complex scenarios.
6. Containment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Strategies for effective containment and safety measures during remediation.
7. Evaluating the Remediation: Criteria for assessing the completeness of mold removal.
8. Communicating with Building Occupants: Best practices for informing occupants about mold issues and remediation activities.
9. Prevention: Strategies to prevent mold growth and recurrence.

This course equips professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to address mold issues effectively while ensuring the health and safety of building occupants and workers.