Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Certified NORMI Abatement Worker - Best Training School

Why Should You Take This Certified NORMI Abatement Worker course?

The New York State Labor Law now requires 16 hours of training in mold, moisture, respiratory protection, hazard communication, workplace safety and a proctored examination for Mold Remediation/Abatement Workers.

This Certified NORMI Abatement Worker onsite course includes extensive hands-on training including sampling processes, PPE, building containment, establishing negative pressure and fresh air makeup. Once the applicant completes these two requirements onsite, offered by NORMI, application is made directly to the State for licensure. The Remediation Worker per Section 931.3 performs mold remediation work as specified in the remediation work plan.

Who Should Take This Certified NORMI Abatement Worker course?

Mold Remediation/Abatement Workers performing mold remediation work as specified in the remediation work plan.

Course Topics Include:  

• Potential Health Effects
• Introduction, Regulations, both Technical and Legal
• Indoor Air Pollution and Sick Building 
• Potential Health Effects 
• Hazard Communication 
• Workplace Hazards, PPE, Respirators,
• Asbestos, Confined Spaces, Lock Out/Tag Out 
• Overview of How Mold Remediation Projects are Conducted
• Containment and Air Filtration
• Work Practices for Removing, Cleaning and Treating Mold
• State of the Art Technology
• Hands-On Work Area Prep

Course Exam:  Students must pass a final exam given on the last day of class to receive their course completion certificate. 

Syllabus

Included FREE for each student are the following items:

The NY Student Manual (over 200 pages) will be produced for each discipline and provided to each student to include, but not limited to, all power point slides, reference documentation, the NY State Mold Licensing Law, NORMI Professional Practices and definitions.

•Module 1 - Introduction, Code of Ethics & Definitions - covers the areas of professional ethics and industry unique language.

•Module 2 - Mold Basics & Health Concerns - how molds grow, mycotoxins, allergic reactions, SBS, comfort and other IAQ concerns of asbestos and lead. This segment will also consider the causes and conditions for mold proliferation in indoor environments.

•Module 3 - Industry Guidelines & Laws - introduction to, and discussion of, IICRC, NYCDOH, OSHA, EPA and NY State Mold Licensing Law

•Module 4 - NORMI Professional Practices - industry and NORMI standard of practice and legal obligations for meeting insurance criteria.

•Module 5 - Moisture Challenges - assessment of moisture intrusion events, how they occur and how they are resolved with or without remediation techniques
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•Module 6 - Controlling Moisture in Buildings - a study of the building sciences that include discussions of moisture diffusion and transport, building assemblies and relative humidity.

•Module 7 - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning - detailed discussion of building sciences, basics of HVAC systems, inspection and assessment.

•Module 8 - IAQ/Mold Assessment Process - interviewing occupants and questionnaire to complete a thorough assessment and develop a solutions protocol for sanitization or remediation. This includes the writing of protocol and mold management plans.

•Module 9 - Mold Sampling Process & Equipment - hands on and practical discussion of testing equipment and the sampling processes to make a comprehensive evaluation of the current conditions of the indoor environment. Biological sampling strategies.

•Module 10 - Detecting Moisture w/IR Thermography - utilizing of moisture detection techniques which include moisture mapping, moisture content testing and infrared thermography.

•Module 11 - PPE, Respiratory Protection & Safety - practical discussion and hands on donning and doffing of PPE, including respiratory protection, as well as training in hazcom.

•Module 12 - Successful Mold Remediation Process - checklist approach to completing a successful mold remediation process to meet the mold protocol and prepare for Post-Remediation Clearance procedures. Hands on to include building containment, establishing negative pressure and pre-Post-Remediation Clearance Procedures.

•Module 13 - IAQ Basics 101 - discussion of solutions implemented for ensuring the ongoing management of the indoor environment.

•Module 14 - Addenda including Class Paperwork - definitions, acronyms and practical group discussion of case studies and backup documentation, including reporting.