Mold has been an environmental issue for thousands of years.  Current trends and proposed legislation makes mold one of the most important indoor environmental issues of the new millennia. Hurricanes, floods, mechanical problems and poor building maintenance may lead to microbial growth, affecting occupants health, property values and insurance policies.

This course is intended for those individuals seeking to understand the principles of mold growth prevention, amplification, detection, assessment, control and elimination.  The course covers current regulatory, recommended and consensus standards.

A wide variety of sampling principles and methods are presented, with hands-on practical exercises covering the use of state of the art instrumentation. 

Bioaerosols sampling plays an important role in the assessment of indoor environments for allergens and microbial contamination.  Learn the difference between viable and non-viable sampling, their advantages, disadvantages and limitations.  Learn about and use all major types of sampling media, including:

• spore traps; Air-O-Cell, Micro-5, Cyclex-D, Laro, M2 Multi Mold
• viable impactors; Andersen, BioStage, RCS, Biocassette
• swabs
• tape slides
• contact plates

Course Topics
 

•        Mold Legislation, Regulation & Standards

•        The World Of Fungi

•        Health Effects Of Fungi
 
•        Mold Legal And Insurance Issues
 
•        Understanding Building Systems
 
•        Air Testing & Instrumentation
 
•        Infrared Thermography Building Inspections
 
•        Biological Results Interpretation
 
•        Effective Report Writting
 
•        Personal Protective Equipment
 
•        Mold Remediation - Techniques & Equipment

•        Building Mold & Moisture Control –
                         Operations And Maintenance Programs
 
•        Glossary Of Terms

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